Registered Nurse (Rn) - Acute Care

\$20,000 Sign On Bonus for offers accepted by September 30, 2024. Terms and Conditions apply\ Day and Night Shift positions available - Every 3rd weekend required Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a 70-bed facility located in the heart of South Central Virginia serving residents of over 7 counties, including North Carolina due to its location just off the I-85 interstate and its proximity to the NC border.

Community Memorial Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center and can manage acute ischemic strokes within their facility. The Acute Care unit consists of three separate nursing units for a total of 54 beds and serves a very diverse population from pediatrics to geriatrics, including medical, telemetry and surgical patients. The average Acute Care nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 4 with additional nursing support provided by patient care technicians, patient safety associates, unit secretaries, and cardiac monitor technicians.

The patient care team also consists of 24-hour Hospitalist and ancillary support. The community setting of CMH creates a family and patient-centered atmosphere with outstanding teamwork not only within the department, but throughout the entire organization as team members strive to make the patient experience excellent. The nursing leadership supports continuing education and provides multiple opportunities for team members to advance their knowledge and skills in their nursing practice.

CMH continues to work diligently on expanding their services for their community through active recruitment of specialists for inpatient and outpatient units. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:

Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:

Current RN licensure in Virginia, AHA BLS HCP Certification or equivalent Experience REQUIRED:

Clin I: N/A Clin II: 12 to 24 months RN experience Clin III: 3 years of clinical experience Experience PREFERRED:

Clin I:

Experience as an LPN, nursing assistant or care partner in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice Clin II, Clin III: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice Education/training REQUIRED:

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:

Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state’s Board of Nursing. All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an approved RN to BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date unless grandfathered under previous requirements. Education/training PREFERRED:

Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:

Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program Clin III:

Certification in specialty area Independent action(s) required:

Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders. Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.

All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Clin I, Clin II, Clin III: Organizes work and delegates and supervises others (RN's, LPN's, Care Partners, Unit Secretaries, etc.) in carrying out assignments.

Additional position requirements: Clin I, Clin II, Clin III:

Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed. Job Type:

Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Medical Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry Physical Setting: Acute care Supplemental Pay:

Differential pay Signing bonus Experience: Nursing: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: RN (Preferred) Ability to Relocate:

South Hill, VA 23970: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Required) Work Location: In person