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

About the 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 utilize advanced technology, including Mako and da Vinci robotic systems. Many nurses on the unit have 15+ years of experience, offering mentorship and hands-on training. Our strong multidisciplinary teamwork supports 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

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, with tailored benefit options for part-time and more
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Requirements

• 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
• Four or more years OR RN experience
• 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 recognized by the American College of Cardiology (Chest Pain Center & Heart Failure), American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer, and are a Member of the Duke Heart Network and Duke Telestroke Network.