Job Information
LifePoint Health RN, Charge, Medical/Surgical/Telemetry in Martinsville, Virginia
Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/Surgical, Charge, Nights (7p-7a)
$20,000 Sign-on Bonus Eligible
Position Summary:
- Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assignedshift.
- Determinesstaffing level and assignments based on staff availability, staff abilities, census, patientacuityand work/patient flow.
- Providesdirect patient care as needed.
- Floats between staff toassistwith problem-solving.
- May take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
- Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care andidentifiesany issues that affect desired patient outcomes.
- Responds to complaints about patient care and relatedservices, andmanages 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.Comeworkwhere 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 canexplore 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 afun filledand 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 wellnessassistance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Assistancefor qualified applicants
- Professional development and Growth opportunities
- And much more…
Minimum Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing.
- Previousexperience in acute care hospital setting preferred. Requirements will include successful completion oforientation checklist, pharmacology exam, and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific unit.
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisivejudgmentand the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able towork in a stressful environment and takeappropriate action.
- Verbal ability to present information and ideas related to nursing theory and practice. Ability to accept responsibilityand accountability to prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing care provided on assigned units asrequiredwithleadership qualities.
- Requires the cognitive ability and practical ability toprovidenursing careappropriate tothepatient population assigned, considering patient age, growth and development, and diagnosis with fullimplementation 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 fingerdexterityand 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,squattingandkneeling. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires ability to work under stressful conditionsand/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 andcomplies withall 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'statusor any other basis protected by applicable federal,stateor local law.
Job: *Nursing
Organization: **
Title: RN, Charge, Medical/Surgical/Telemetry
Location: Virginia-Martinsville
Requisition ID: 7455-12802