RN - Cardiac Vascular Post-Surgical PCU, CST

Carilion Medical Center; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke seeks an RN for the Cardiac Vascular Post-Surgical PCU, supporting pre- and post-operative care for cardiac, cardiothoracic and vascular patients in the Crystal Spring Tower. Day/evening shifts with weekend rotation, plus a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

You will assess and document patient care, collaborate with the care team, administer treatments and medications, educate patients and families, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• RN education requirement: accredited nursing program.
• Virginia RN license or eligibility for VA licensure exam.
• BLS-HCP required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required based on unit.
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for cardiac, vascular, and post-surgical patients.
• Document care and medications; monitor progress and adjust plans.
• Collaborate with care team and family to develop age-appropriate care plans.
• Provide patient and family education; participate in performance improvement.

Skills

EPIC experience

Team collaboration

Education

Virginia RN license

Graduate of School of Nursing

Eligible for VA licensure exam

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Employment Status:

Full time Shift: Evening/Night (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R162394 RN - Cardiac Vascular Post-Surgical PCU, CST (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

RN opportunity on Cardiac Vascular Post Surgical PCU. Located in the Crystal Spring Tower, this Unit specializes in the pre and post-operative care of cardiac, cardiothoracic, and vascular patients. Primarily day/evening shift with weekend rotation. Sign on bonus and relocation allowance available.

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.
• Age specific admission and ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care.
• Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according to changes in patient status.
• Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented utilizing automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
• Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner, incorporated into the plan of care, implemented and documented appropriately.
• Contributes to Carilion Clinic's performance improvement activities.
• Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate, protector of patient's rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
• Determines and performs within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based, quality patient care service and performance improvement.
• Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
• Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, resource consumption and improve patient outcomes.
• Functions as role model for clinical practice to coworker, students, and physicians. Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies environment to meet patient care needs.
• Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to pre-established guidelines.
• Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations that present in the work area.
• Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees.
• Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.
• Provides input into practice, environment, and work issues by participating on unit, hospital, and/or system activities which facilitates staff participation/input in decision making.
• Assists with providing education activities for unit/department.

What We Require:

• Education: Graduate of school of professional nursing of an accredited college or graduate of an approved program eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam.
• Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.
• Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required. May be required to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP based on specific work unit.
• Other: Computer skills required for electronic medical record (EPIC).

Compensation Range:

$33.52 - $50.28 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

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