Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse - Medical Surgical

Registered Nurse (RN) - Charge Nurse - Medical Surgical

Schedule: Full Time Nights - 7p - 7a, rotating weekends

Your experience matters

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.

More about our team

Twenty-Five bed Med-Surg, reasonable 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio with a supportive manager that prioritizes patient safety and positive outcomes. Mixture of acute care, therefore having the ability to have experiences in Telemetry, occasional Pediatrics, Medical and Surgical with opportunity for growth. 

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.

How you'll contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

• 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.

Why join us

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 for full-time and part-time employees.

·  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 and 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.

What we're looking for:

Applicants must have a current VA or compact RN license. Additional requirements include:

· Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire

· ACLS and PALS within one year of hire

More about Wythe County Community Hospital

WCCH is a 100-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Wythe County community for over 53 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval, Leapfrog Safety Grade A and a National Quality Leader by LifePoint Health.

Hourly Range: $30.64 - $41.36

EEOC Statement

Wythe County Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WCCH is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.