Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical

Lifepoint Health; Petunia (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

401(k) retirement with company match

Well-being programs

Job summary

Wythe County Community Hospital is seeking an experienced RN for Medical-Surgical unit. The schedule is Full Time Nights with rotating weekends to ensure patient coverage and team flexibility.

You will join a Med-Surg team with supportive leadership, preceptor programs, and pathways for charge nurse, preceptor, and clinical ladder development.

Qualifications

• Current VA or compact RN license.
• Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

RN License

Patient assessment

Nursing documentation

QI assessments

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Schedule: 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.

More about our team

Twenty-Five bed Med-Surg, reasonable 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio with a supportive manager that prioritizes patient safety and positive outcomes. Mixture of acute care, therefore having the ability to have experiences in Telemetry, occasional Pediatrics, Medical and Surgical with opportunity for growth.

Preceptor programs for new nurses to help with transition into Med-Surg and opportunities for learning/professional development such as charge nurse, preceptor, and clinical ladder program. Flexibility with self-scheduling that allows for continuing education or balance between work and personal life.

How you'll contribute

• 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

Why join us

• 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 must have a current VA or compact RN license. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS and PALS 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

$27.23 - $36.77

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.