RN Charge Nurse

Charge Nurse – Med Surg - Days

Sovah Health – Martinsville is a 220-bed acute-care hospital offering more than 22 medical specialties, including home health & hospice, advanced wound healing, cardiac rehabilitation, cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & 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.

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

How you'll contribute:

• 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.

Why join us:

• 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.

What we're looking for:

The right person who will provide nursing leadership for a specific shift and unit/area.

Applicants must be a graduate of a professional school of nursing. Additional requirements include:

• 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.