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RN - Medical/Surgical - Charge Nurse

Martinsville, Virginia

Req ID 7455-12841 Post Date Nov. 26, 2024 CategoryRegistered Nurse FacilitySovah Health - Martinsville
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Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/Surgical, Charge, Days (7a-7p)

$20,000 Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Position Summary:  

  • Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift. 

  • Determines staffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity and work/patient flow. 

  • Provides direct patient care as needed. 

  • Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving. 

  • May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs. 

  • Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies any issues that affect desired patient outcomes. 

  • Responds to complaints about patient care and related services, and manages through established channels. 

  • Performs role-specific duties as assigned, including entering orders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinating transfers. 

  • Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality patient care. 

  • Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and clinical protocols. 

  • Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth. 

Who We Are: 

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health – Martinsville, is a full service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services. 

Where We Are: 

In Martinsville, you can explore culture and arts, enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you and your family have a fun filled and safe place to live! 

Why Choose Us: 

  • Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees 

  • Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees 

  • Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance 

  • Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants 

  • Professional development and Growth opportunities 

  • And much more… 


Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Registered Nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing.  

  • Previous experience in acute care hospital setting preferred. Requirements will include successful completion of orientation checklist, pharmacology exam, and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific unit. 

  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. 

  • Verbal ability to present information and ideas related to nursing theory and practice. Ability to accept responsibility and accountability to prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided on assigned units as required with leadership qualities.  

  • Requires the cognitive ability and practical ability to provide nursing care appropriate to the patient population assigned, considering patient age, growth and development, and diagnosis with full implementation of the nursing process to include Assessment/Reassessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation. 

  • Typical Physical Demands: Requires full range of motion including handling and lifting patients and/or equipment, manual and finger dexterity and eye hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive period of time. 

  • May require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. May require frequent bending, squatting and kneeling. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires ability to work under stressful conditions and/or irregular hours. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids. 

  • AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) – required. 

 

EEOC Statement: 

SOVAH Health - Martinsville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.


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