Rn Resource Nurse - Icu

RN Resource Nurse – ICU

Location
:
In Person, Danville, VA.
Schedule
:
Monday – Friday, 9:00AM – 5:30PM.
Compensation
: $36.55 – $47.21 per hour, plus $20,000 sign‑on bonus eligibility.

A 36‑bed Telemetry & Progressive Care Unit, staffed with:

• 24 telemetry beds – 1:6 nurse‑to‑patient ratio
• 12 progressive care beds – 1:4 ratio

Patient population includes chest pain, arrhythmias, post‑cardiac cath, pacemaker/ICD implants, respiratory distress, renal failure, pulmonary embolism, vascular interventions, high‑risk anticoagulation, post‑STEMI, high‑level oxygen support, DKA, post‑op and medical patients requiring enhanced monitoring.

• Primary admission nurse for the unit(s) during scheduled shifts, emphasizing medication reconciliation.
• Assign and update 'bed ahead' designation in the Teletracking system to expedite admissions.
• Communicate plan of care and complete the white board upon patient admission.
• Work shift hours designated for highest admit times based on trended data.
• Make rounds to assess each patient daily and provide feedback to unit manager on findings requiring leadership follow‑up.
• Collaborate with house supervisor on pending discharges and barriers to completion.
• Lead clinical quality initiatives on the unit and partner with the quality leader.
• Educate and support nurses, encouraging participation in community activity programs and shared governance.
• Identify clinical education needs of staff and develop individualized learning opportunities.
• Complete incident reports and follow‑up investigation forms as needed.
• Maintain clinical education validation documentation in employee files.
• Perform other duties related to nursing clinical excellence on the unit.

• Current RN license in Virginia or a compact state (Virginia license minimum).
• Associate’s degree in Nursing;
  Bachelor's degree preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months of hire.
• Experience in a clinical area preferred.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; options for part‑time and PRN employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave, and paid time off.
• Tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Employee wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Sovah Health – Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.