RN Resource Nurse - Telemetry​/PCU

Resource Nurse
- Telemetry/PCU

Sign-on bonus: $20,000 eligibility.

Schedule: Monday
- Friday, 9 AM - 5:30 PM.

Job Location Type: In Person

Sovah Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network. As an RN Resources Nurse, you will dedicate your skills, compassion and dedication to making communities healthier.

6A Telemetry & Progressive Care Unit is a dynamic blended unit with 36 total beds:

• 24 Telemetry beds staffed at a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• 12 Progressive Care beds staffed at a 1:4 ratio

You'll care for a diverse patient population, including:

• Chest pain, arrhythmias, post-cardiac caths
• Post-pacemaker or ICD implants
• Respiratory distress, renal failure, pulmonary embolism
• Vascular interventions requiring high-risk anticoagulation
• Stable post-STEMI patients
• High-level oxygen support, IV drips, DKA
• Post-op and medical patients requiring enhanced monitoring

A RN Resources Nurse who excels in this role performs various duties to provide clinical quality nursing education, admissions, and throughput to the assigned unit and to maintain or attain the highest practical level of functioning as illustrated by the following:

• Is the primary admission nurse for assigned unit(s) while on duty; high emphasis on medication reconciliation.
• Assigns/updates "bed ahead" in Teletracking system to expedite admission.
• Provides information regarding plan of care and completes white board upon patient admission.
• Works shift hours designated as highest admit times according to trended data.
• Makes rounds to each patient daily and provides feedback to the unit manager regarding findings that require leadership follow-up.
• Collaborates with house supervisor throughout the shift regarding pending discharges and barriers.
• Is responsible for clinical quality initiatives on assigned unit and collaborates with the quality leader as needed.
• Ensures nurses are aware of available services; encourages participation in community activity programs and shared governance.
• Assesses clinical education needs of staff and identifies opportunities for individual development.
• Completes employee and patient incident report forms and follow-up investigation forms when necessary.
• Provides clinical education validation documentation to employee files.
• Performs other duties related to nursing clinical excellence on assigned unit.

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

The right person will be responsible for performing a variety of duties to provide quality nursing care to patients, including bed-ahead designation in Teletracking, clinical education for staff, coordination of admissions, and implementation of evidence‑based protocols on assigned units.

Applicants must have a current RN VA or compact state license and possess an associate's degree in nursing.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 6 months.
• Experience in a clinical area preferred.

Hourly Range: $33.22 - $42.91 per hour

Sovah Health
- Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health
- Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.