RN - ED Observation Unit - Roanoke - Nights

carilionclinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Carilion Clinic's ED Observation Unit in Roanoke is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Evening/Night shift. You will assess and manage care for a 15-bed unit, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, efficient patient care and education.

Responsibilities include planning, implementing, and evaluating age-specific care plans, documenting in EPIC, and contributing to performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of school of professional nursing or eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam.
• Currently licensed as Virginia RN or eligible for Virginia RN licensure.
• AHA BLS-HCP required; may need ACLS/PALS/NRP depending on unit.
• Computer skills for electronic medical records (EPIC).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to achieve optimum outcomes for patients of all ages.
• Age-specific admission and ongoing assessments to develop a care plan.
• Collaborate with health care team to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Administer and document treatments and medications using EMR systems.
• Identify and address patient/family education needs and integrate into care plans.
• Contribute to performance improvement activities and patient advocacy.

Skills

Nursing care

Critical thinking

Electronic medical records

Education

Virginia RN license or eligibility

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Evening/Night (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R151948 RN - ED Observation Unit - Roanoke - Nights (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

The ED Observation Unit at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH) is a 15-bed observation unit specializing in both Med/Surg and PCU patient care. The goal of this unit is to admit patients from the ED for 48 hours or less who require additional nursing care, monitoring, testing and evaluation prior to being discharged home. Nursing staff will provide care to patient populations experiencing a variety of medical illnesses and/or trauma related injuries which may include caring for those with endocrinology, neurological or cardiovascular complaints as well as patients who require minor surgeries.

As a registered nurse, you are expected to consistently deliver the best in care and customer service and demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with our patients, their families, visitors, and with each other. As part of the health care team, RNs assume primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of individualized care for patients of all ages. The registered nurse also utilizes delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.

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.

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 veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace.

For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:0