Registered Nurse (RN) ICU

Wythe County Community Hospital; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Wythe County Community Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the ICU. This full-time nights position includes rotating weekends and provides high-acuity, personalized care in a tight-knit 6-bed unit.

Active Virginia RN license (or compact) is required. BLS must be current within 30 days; ACLS and PALS within 90 days. Strong documentation, teamwork and willingness to float to related areas are essential.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia RN license (single-state) or compact license.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire; ACLS and PALS within 90 days.
• Handle with Care training within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and identify needs.
• Initiate and adjust nursing interventions as appropriate.
• Document medical necessity and updates in the chart.
• Develop and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Complete timely quality improvement assessments.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Virginia RN license

Compact license eligible

Tools

ACLS

PALS

BLS

Job description

Full-Time Nights, Rotating Weekends

Your Experience Matters

Wythe County Community Hospital 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 Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Schedule:

Full-Time Nights, Rotating Weekends

More About Our Team

Join our close-knit team in a 6-bed ICU, where you'll provide high-acuity, personalized care in a supportive and collaborative environment. We offer low nurse-to-patient ratios, strong team culture, rotating weekends, and opportunities for growth and development.

How You'll Contribute

A Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments
• Ability to float to various clinical areas where qualified and competent.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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.

What We're Looking For

Applicants should have an 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.

Additional Requirements Include

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS and PALS within 90 days of hire
• Handle with Care within one year of hire

More About Wythe County Community Hospital

WCCH is a 100-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Wythe County community for over 53 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval, Leapfrog Safety Grade A and a National Quality Leader by LifePoint Health.

Hourly Range:

$30.64 - $41.36

EEOC Statement

Wythe County Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WCCH is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.