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

Job Description:

Description:

Registered Nurse – Charge – Medical / Surgical /Telemetry Days (7a-7p) $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 work where you areappreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Licensed for220 beds, SOVAH Health – Martinsville, is a full service,acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Amongthe services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advancedwound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiaccatheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncologyservices.

Where We Are:

In Martinsville, you can explore culture and arts, enjoy kayakingor hiking and so much more in the foothills of the Blue RidgeMountains. From the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty ofactivities to guarantee that you and your family have a fun filledand safe place to live!

Why Choose Us:

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 leadershipqualities. 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 bodyfluids. AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) – required .

EEOC Statement:

SOVAH Health – Martinsville is committed to providing EqualEmployment Opportunities for all applicants and employees andcomplies with all applicable laws prohibiting discriminationagainst any employee or applicant for employment because of color,race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, geneticinformation, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ statusor any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or locallaw.