RN Charge Nurse - Operating Room

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, typically 8-hour shifts
• Rotating call schedule
• Schedule subject to change based on department and patient care needs

Pay

Hourly Range: $34.04 - $45.96

About the role

Sovah Danville 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.

Our team

Our 10-room surgical suite supports a wide range of specialties with 17 surgeons utilizing block time. Nurses have the opportunity to circulate and assist in procedures across Orthopedics, General Surgery, OB/GYN, Urology, ENT, Spine, and Pulmonary. We are proud to utilize advanced technology, including Mako and da Vinci robotic systems, reflecting our commitment to best practices and a patient-first approach.

With many nurses on the unit having 15+ years of experience, mentorship and hands-on training are readily available. Our strong multidisciplinary teamwork sets us apart, with a shared goal of delivering safe, high-quality, compassionate care close to home.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift
• Determines staffing levels and assignments based on availability, abilities, census, acuity, and workflow
• Provides direct patient care as needed and may take patient assignments to meet staffing needs
• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies issues affecting outcomes
• Responds to patient care complaints and manages them through established channels
• Performs role-specific duties including entering orders, performing admissions/discharges, and coordinating transfers
• Ensures staff have necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality care
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and protocols
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part-time 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

Qualifications

• Active Virginia RN license (single-state) or compact license. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins
• Associate's degree in nursing required
• Bachelor's degree required
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
• Must have four or more years OR RN experience
• Must have OR leadership experience

About Sovah Danville

Sovah Health - Danville is a 250-bed academic acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Danville community for over 120 years. We are proud to be recognized by the American College of Cardiology (Chest Pain Center & Heart Failure), American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer and Member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.