RN Charge Nurse - Operating Room

Sovah Health; Danville (VA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance for education

Loan assistance

Job summary

Sovah Health is seeking a Charge Nurse for the Operating Room in Danville, VA. This RN leadership role oversees staff, patient flow, and OR operations, delivering high-quality care in a 10-room suite with diverse specialties.

The role requires an active Virginia RN license, at least four years of operating room experience, and leadership experience to manage shifts and patient care. Comprehensive benefits are offered and the environment emphasizes professional growth.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia RN license (single-state or compact) required.
• Associate's degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Determines staffing levels and assignments based on census, acuity, and workflow.
• Provides direct patient care as needed and may take patient assignments.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and addresses care issues.
• Responds to patient care complaints and manages them through established channels.
• Performs role-specific duties including admissions, discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff have equipment and supplies for safe, high-quality care.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations.
• Creates and fosters an environment for professional growth.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.

Skills

Active Virginia RN license

OR leadership experience

4+ years OR RN experience

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Charge Nurse - Operating Room

Schedule subject to change based on department and patient care needs

Schedule

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

Hourly Range: $34.04 - $45.96

Your Experience Matters

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. 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

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
• 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.

How You Will Contribute

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

• 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.

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, 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.

What We Are Looking For

Applicants must 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. Associate's degree in nursing required.

Additional Requirements Include

• Bachelor's degree required
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
• Must have four or more years OR RN experience
• Must have OR leadership experience

More 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.

EEOC Statement

Sovah Danville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Danville 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.