Charge Nurse - Surgical Services

Job Overview

Department SURGICAL SERVICES - 206210. Worker Sub Type Regular Work Shift Pay Range $48.65 - $63.22. The purpose of the role is to provide direct clinical supervision to assist in maintaining appropriate clinical standards and to facilitate the functioning of nursing units or assigned area for a defined shift.

Bachelor’s in Nursing preferred; BSN required or must be obtained by December 31, 2019. Minimum 5 years of healthcare/medical nursing general experience.

• Currently an RN III within VH, or meets criteria to be hired as an RN III (all 5 of the last 5 calendar years in a comparable acute care specialty setting).
• Currently in a Non-Ladder RN position within VH with a minimum of 5 years of recent relevant experience.
• Currently an RN II within VH with a minimum overall rating of exceeds standards on most recent VH performance appraisal.

• RN Nursing License required. Must be licensed or eligible to practice pending licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia with either a multi‑state license under the Nurse Licensure Compact or a single‑state license valid in Virginia only.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart ‘Healthcare Provider’ (HCP) – AHA approved required.
• New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to completion of orientation.
• National certification by specialty organization preferred (Force 1 and 14).

• Demonstrates ability to set priorities and make appropriate decisions.
• Competent to provide care using the nursing process.
• Demonstrates mentoring, teaching and leadership skills.
• Knowledge in the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological stages of human growth and development.

• Zero‑deductible Health Plan.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition assistance.
• Retirement savings match.
• Employee Assistance Program for emotional wellbeing.
• Membership to Healthy U: an incentive‑based wellness program.
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability and professional development.
• Discounts to on‑campus dining.