Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Services

Registered Nurse (RN) – ED

Schedule: Mid Shift, with 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

• Wythe County Community Hospital (WCCH) ER is a 14 bed ER with a Fast Track area to accommodate up to 8 patients.
• We are Certified as a Stroke Ready Facility with The Joint Commission.
• The ER nurse patient ration is 1:4.
• The ER is staffed with Nurse Techs, Monitor Techs, and RNs.
• We believe in a work life balance with our employees while providing our community the care they need.
• Our department offers preferred scheduling to our employees.
• The culture of the ER is open communication, empowering staff to collaborate and be part of decision to achieve the goals as a team and department.
• We are focused on providing safe, compassionate quality care to each of our patients.
• We are looking for positive team members who share the same vision.

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

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 must have a current VA or compact RN license. Additional requirements include:
• At least one year of previous experience in ER as a RN strongly preferred.
• 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.

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.
• We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life.
• We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.