VCU Health·South Hill, Virginia
Provide exceptional patient care across diverse populations in an acute care setting, including medical, telemetry, and surgical patients. Participate in a 12-month nurse residency program focusing on clinical leadership and the completion of an evidence-based project.
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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: Must have received an Authorization to Test letter from the Board or Nursing within a 90-day window following graduation from an approved School of Nursing or otherwise authorized to practice as an RN Applicant by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
Licensure as a RN in Virginia or a compact state within 90 days of graduation.
Experience as a LPN, nursing assistant or care partner experience in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice 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: Graduate of an approved RN nursing program
Education/training PREFERRED: Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an approved nursing program
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.
As appropriate based on unit assignment.
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs.
Market context
In Virginia, nursing-related roles are typically supported by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These positions are competitive because employers often look for both patient-care experience and current credentials, and this role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and one of several entry pathways such as CNA, EMT-B, Medical Assistant graduate status, or nursing program progress. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification status and clinical hours before applying.
