Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse - Medical Surgical
About The Position
Wythe County Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. The unit is a Twenty-Five bed Med-Surg, with a reasonable 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio and a supportive manager that prioritizes patient safety and positive outcomes. The unit has a mixture of acute care, therefore having the ability to have experiences in Telemetry, occasional Pediatrics, Medical and Surgical with opportunity for growth. There are preceptor programs for new nurses to help with transition into Med-Surg and opportunities for learning/professional development such as charge nurse, preceptor, and clinical ladder program. Flexibility with self-scheduling that allows for continuing education or balance between work and personal life.
Requirements
- Current VA or compact RN license.
- Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
- ACLS and PALS within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Supervises nursing and support staff during assigned shifts and ensures safe, quality care.
- Determines staffing levels and assignments based on availability, abilities, census, acuity and workflow.
- Provides direct patient care as needed and may take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
- Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
- Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies issues affecting outcomes.
- Performs role-specific duties including entering orders, performing admissions/discharges, and coordinating transfers.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
