With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities.

Memorial Regional Medical Center

***THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A BONUS UP TO $20K FOR DAY SHIFT AND $25K FOR NIGHT SHIFT FOR FULLTIME HOURS AND $10K FOR PART TIME HOURS TO EXTERNAL APPLICANTS WITH AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE!

Cardiopulmonary Care Step Down Unit: Fast paced stepdown unit dedicated to the Cardiopulmonary patient population including pneumonia sepsis, Afib, NSTEMI, and advanced heart failure. RNs are supported through telemetry and ACLS certifications.

The Charge Nurse is a Registered Professional Nurse with responsibility and accountability for unit operational activities. Using the Nursing process and clinical knowledge, this role will coordinate nursing and interprofessional members of the Health Care team to develop and sustain an environment that promotes excellence in clinical practice and customer satisfaction, while striving for optimal efficiency and productivity of all resources. Adjusts the schedule and patient assignments to accommodate changes in acuity, patient population, resources and care design. Provides supervision of staff, clinical support, and assumes management responsibility for the unit in the absence of the nurse manager/clinical care leader.

Required Minimum Education:

4 year/ Bachelors Degree

Specialty/Major:

Nursing – BSN must be obtained within 2 years of hire into the position

Licensure/Certification Required:

Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school and be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Virginia

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Years and Type of Experience:

Must possess the knowledge of clinical, psychological, and pathophysiological theories related to nursing diagnosis and treatment, nursing policies & procedures, standards, systems, and equipment normally acquired through 18-24 months of experience.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Minimally a Clinical Nurse II in the Professional Nurse Advancement Program or upon hire to the role must submit a portfolio at the next eligible submission date. Must have knowledge of/demonstrate management/leadership theories, teaching skills, and understanding of group dynamics.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

Previous work experience in the charge nurse position or supervisory position preferred.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com