RN Charge Nurse - Operating Room

Lifepoint Health • Danville, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Sovah Danville 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 RN Charge Nurse joining our team, you are 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. Our 10-room surgical suite supports a wide range of specialties with 17 surgeons utilizing block time. Nurses have the opportunity to circulate and assist in procedures across: Orthopedics, General Surgery, OB/GYN, Urology, ENT, Spine, and Pulmonary. We are proud to utilize advanced technology, including Mako and da Vinci robotic systems, reflecting our commitment to best practices and a patient-first approach. With many nurses on the unit having 15+ years of experience, mentorship and hands-on training are readily available. Our strong multidisciplinary teamwork sets us apart, with a shared goal of delivering safe, high-quality, compassionate care close to home.

Requirements

• Active Virginia RN license (single-state) or compact license. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• Associate’s degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support.
• Must have four or more years OR RN experience.
• Must have OR leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• 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.
• Responds to patient care complaints and manages them through established channels.
• Performs role-specific duties including entering orders, performing admissions/discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff have necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality care.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and protocols.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and more.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree