Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse - Medical Surgical
About The Position
Wythe County Community Hospital is hiring a full-time day-shift Registered Nurse Charge Nurse for its Medical-Surgical team. The 25-bed Med-Surg unit maintains a stated 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio and cares for a mix of acute-care patients, including telemetry, occasional pediatrics, medical, and surgical cases. The role supervises nursing and support staff during assigned shifts, supports safe and high-quality care, and may provide direct patient care or take a patient assignment when needed. The position also includes shift staffing and assignment decisions, coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, and evaluating the effectiveness of care. The schedule is 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with rotating weekends. The team offers preceptor support for nurses transitioning into Med-Surg, self-scheduling flexibility, and opportunities for professional development through charge nurse and preceptor work and a clinical ladder program. Wythe County Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health and is a 100-bed acute care hospital serving the Wythe County community.
Requirements
- Active Virginia single-state RN license or compact license; relocating employees must update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
- Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
- ACLS certification within one year of hire.
- PALS certification within one year of hire.
Responsibilities
- Supervise nursing and support staff during assigned shifts and ensure safe, quality care.
- Determine staffing levels and assignments based on staff availability and abilities, patient census and acuity, and workflow.
- Provide direct patient care as needed and take patient assignments when necessary to meet staffing needs.
- Move among staff to assist with problem-solving.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify issues affecting outcomes.
- Perform role-specific duties, including entering orders, completing admissions and discharges, and coordinating transfers.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Paid family leave and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
- Loan assistance.
- 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- Wellness programs, including 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
