RN Charge Nurse - Med Surg

About the role

Sovah Health 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 RN Charge Nurse joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Floors 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.

Requirements

• Current VA or compact state license.
• Associate's degree in nursing required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 36 hours/week, including every other weekend.
• Med/Surg and Telemetry patients.
• Techime experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing situations.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including 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.

Pay

Hourly range: $32.34 - $43.66

Schedule

12-hour shifts for full-time requiring 36 hours/week with every other weekend 7A-7P