RN, Charge, Medical/Surgical/Telemetry Position Available In Rockingham, North Carolina

Job Description:

Description:

Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/Surgical, Charge, Nights(7p-7a)$20,000

Sign-on Bonus Eligible Position Summary:

Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff duringassigned shift . Determines staffing level and assignments based on staffavailability, staff abilities, census, patient acuity andwork/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 anyissues 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 enteringorders, performing admissions or discharges, and coordinatingtransfers. Ensures staff has necessary equipment and supplies to providesafe, quality patient care. Integrates evidence-based practices into operations andclinical protocols. Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professionalgrowth.

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come workwhere you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do.

Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health – Martinsville, is a fullservice, 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, twocardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncologyservices.

Where We Are:

In Martinsville, you can explore cultureand arts, enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more in thefoothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to theracetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you andyour family have a fun filled and safe place to live!

Why ChooseUs:

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits forfull-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package forfull-time employees Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financialwellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/ Assistance for qualified applicants Professional development and Growth opportunities And much more—

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Registered Nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing. Previous experience in acute care hospital setting preferred.

Requirements will include successful completion of orientationchecklist, pharmacology exam, and skills/credentials/competencyrequirements of specific unit. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in astressful environment and take appropriate action . Verbal ability to present information and ideas related tonursing theory and practice. Ability to accept responsibility andaccountability to prescribe, delegate, and coordinate nursing careprovided on assigned units as required with leadership qualities. Requires the cognitive ability and practical ability to providenursing care appropriate to the patient population assigned,considering patient age, growth and development, and diagnosis withfull implementation of the nursing process to includeAssessment/Reassessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning,Implementation, and Evaluation.

Typical Physical Demands:

Requires full range of motionincluding handling and lifting patients and/or equipment, manualand finger dexterit y and eye hand coordination. Requires standingand walking for extensive period of time . May require lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50pounds. May require frequent bending, squatting and kneeling.

Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requiresability to work under stressful conditions and/or irregular hours.

Potential for exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids. AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) – required .

EEOC Statement: