RN 10 West Geriatrics / Acute Care for the Elderly Regular Part Time

CP01 Carilion Medical Center; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Employer-funded Pension Plan

Paid Time Off from day one

On-site fitness studios

Continuation education and training

Job summary

CP01 Carilion Medical Center in Roanoke, VA, seeks a part-time Registered Nurse for the 10 West medical surgical unit dedicated to geriatric patients. The nurse will provide evidence-based care and assist patients transitioning to home or skilled care facilities.

Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, delivering care with empathy, and collaborating with the healthcare team. Qualifications require a degree from a nursing school and active RN licensure in Virginia. Benefits enhance your work experience with comprehensive health coverage and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a professional nursing school or an approved program eligible for VA licensure.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible for licensure.
• Computer skills required for electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the best in care with respect and empathy.
• Coordinate and implement individualized care for patients.
• Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care for optimum outcomes.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Resource management

Education

Graduate of a professional nursing school

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia

Tools

Electronic medical records (EPIC)

Job description

Employment Status: Part time – Shift: Day (United States of America)

Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE – Roanoke, VA

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

Sign on Bonus Eligible

10 West is a medical surgical unit dedicated to our geriatric patients. Our nurses promote functional mobility for the elderly and assist our patients as they transition home or to skilled‑care facilities. Come join a team of health care professionals that are transforming care for the elderly at the bedside with evidence‑based care and proven quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver the best in care and customer service, demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues.
• Assume primary accountability for nursing coordination and individualized care for patients of all ages.
• Utilize delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team‑oriented collaborative approach.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimum outcomes for all ages in the service area.
• Complete age‑specific admission and ongoing assessments; document and use them to develop a plan of care.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, patients, and families to develop, implement, and evaluate an age‑specific interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Revise the plan based on changes in patient status.
• Accurately administer and document treatments and medications for all ages using automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
• Identify, incorporate, and document patient/family educational needs in a timely manner.
• Contribute to Carilion Clinic’s performance improvement activities.
• Act as a patient advocate, protector of patient rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
• Operate within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support evidence‑based quality patient care and performance improvement.
• Exhibit clinical expertise amid rapidly changing circumstances.
• Plan strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption while improving patient outcomes.
• Serve as a role model for clinical practice to coworkers, students, and physicians.
• Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify the environment to meet patient care needs.
• Complete manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frames and guidelines.
• Use problem‑solving methods to resolve patient and personnel situations that arise in the work area.
• Take an active role in orienting new employees.
• Provide feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.
• Offer input into practice, environment, and work issues by participating on unit, hospital, and system activities to facilitate staff decision‑making.
• Assist with educational activities for the unit/department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a professional nursing school or an approved program eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.
• In possession of AHA BLS‑HCP. May be required to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP based on the specific unit.
• Computer skills required for electronic medical records (EPIC).

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Employer‑funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off accrued from day one
• On‑site fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to the Virgin Pulse health and wellness app
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Carilion is a Drug‑Free Workplace.