Registered Nurse; RN Surgery

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Wythe County Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Schedule: Weekdays 6:30 am to 3:00 pm

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Operating Room Nurse to join our growing healthcare team. The Operating Room Nurse will work alongside surgical teams to ensure that patients are receiving the best possible care and serve as a liaison between the surgical team and the patients' families. The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy operating room environment, with strong knowledge of surgical procedures and patient safety.

They will also be adept at providing preoperative and postoperative care, and in handling and sterilizing surgical equipment and instruments.

• Assess patients prior to surgery and alleviate their concerns
• Ensure that all instruments are sterile and surgical equipment is in working order
• Assist surgical teams during operations and adjust treatment as needed
• Prepare the operating room for surgery by setting up surgical instruments and equipment
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgery and alert the surgical team to any changes
• Provide postoperative care and education to patients and their families
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records
• Comply with all health and safety regulations, including sanitation and infection control procedures

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees.
• 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.

• Current VA or compact RN license.
• Proven work experience as an Operating Room Nurse or similar role in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS within 90 days of hire.
• CNOR Certification preferred.

Wythe County Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WCCH is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.