Wythe County Community Hospital Names Human Resources Director

Wythe County Community Hospital's Human Resources Director Rachel Nelson 

Wythe County Community Hospital is proud to announce that Rachel Nelson has accepted the position of Human Resources Director. Nelson will be leading People Services for Wythe County Community Hospital as well as Wythe Physician Practices.

Nelson is an accomplished Human Resources Director with five years of progressive experience in the healthcare setting. She leads HR operations with a strong focus on employee relations and engagement, playing a key role in fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture. With a strong commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, Nelson strives to align HR initiatives with WCCH’s mission of making communities healthier.

“We are excited for Rachel to join our team at WCCH. Our hospital is more than just a place of work, it's a community. Rachel’s expertise in healthcare human resources will help us attract, develop, and retain the best talent in the healthcare industry. Rachel’s leadership will positively impact our team and our patients,” said WCCH Chief Executive Officer Vicki Parks.

Nelson brings a strategic yet people-centered approach to HR leadership, partnering with hospital leadership to support talent development, organizational effectiveness, and staff well-being. Her expertise in resolving complex employee relations matters and driving engagement initiatives has helped strengthen workforce morale and retention across all levels of organizations. 

A Southwest Virginia native, Nelson and holds a strong commitment to serving the area she was raised in and still resides. 

Nelson is currently enrolled in a dual program Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Human Resources and Master of Business Administration, demonstrating her commitment to continuous professional growth and leadership excellence in the dynamic healthcare environment.

About Wythe County Community Hospital

Wythe County Community Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is a leading hospital company dedicated to providing quality healthcare services close to home. A 100-bed, acute care community hospital, Wythe County Community Hospital offers a wide range of services including 24-hour Emergency Care, Surgical Services, Extended Care Services, Intensive Care, Women's Services, Radiology, Gastroenterology, Sleep Lab, Inpatient and Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Hospice, Home Health, Cardiology, Respiratory, Cancer Services, Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine,  Community, and WorkPoint Wellness Occupational Medicine. WCCH is fully accredited by TJC and we are an accredited Chest Pain Center, certified by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care. For more information about Wythe County Community Hospital, please call 276.228.0200 or visit www.WCCHcares.com.  For more information about Lifepoint Health, visit www.Lifepointhealth.net.

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