RN Charge Nurse

Job Overview Charge Nurse - Med Surg - Days. $20,000 Sign on bonus eligibility. Schedule: 12-hour shift for full-time requiring 36 hours/week with every other weekend. Shift times: 7A-7P. Job Location: In Person. About the Hospital Sovah Health - Martinsville is a 220-bed acute-care hospital offering more than 22 medical specialties, including home health and hospice, advanced wound healing, cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac catheterization labs, and medical and radiation oncology. As part of Lifepoint Health, we are committed to making communities healthier by investing in the well-being, growth, and success of our employees—from day one through every career milestone. Team & Staffing This Acute Care position includes a mix of Med/Surg and Telemetry patients. Typical staffing ratio: 1:6. Meditech experience preferred. Minimum 36 hours/week, including every other weekend. Responsibilities 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. Qualifications Graduate of a professional school of nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing or a Compact State. AHA BLS certification required. Previous experience in acute care hospital setting preferred. Benefits Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. 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. EEO Statement Sovah Health - Martinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health - Danville 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr