RN I - 6 West Cardiac PCU

Carilion Wellness; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Pension plan

Paid time off

Onsite fitness centers

Education and training opportunities

Job summary

Carilion Wellness is seeking a registered nurse for a Cardiology Progressive Care Unit in Roanoke, VA. The unit features 24 beds, chest pain capability, and specialized cardiac monitoring for various conditions. You will provide direct patient care, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and support patient education.

Expect a shift mix (day/evening/night) with weekend/holiday coverage and potential sign-on and relocation assistance for qualifying candidates. EPIC experience is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of school of professional nursing or equivalent eligible to sit for VA licensure exam.
• Currently licensed as RN in Virginia or eligible for Virginia RN licensure.
• CPR/AHA BLS-HCP required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for all ages.
• Document and revise care plans based on patient status.
• Collaborate with care team to develop age-appropriate interdisciplinary plans.
• Administer medications and treatments using EMR systems.
• Provide patient and family education; advocate for the patient.
• Contribute to performance improvement and quality initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Empathy and communication

Education

Graduate of professional nursing program

Eligible for VA RN licensure

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Employment Status

Full time

Shift

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Facility

1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke

Requisition Number

R160084 RN I - 6 West Cardiac PCU (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

RN opportunity on a Cardiology Progressive Care Unit. Primarily shift depending on need with weekend and holiday requirement. Sign on bonus and relocation allowance available to qualifying candidates.

6 West is an Accredited Chest Pain Unit through the American College of Cardiology. The 24-bed unit provides specialized care and cardiac monitoring for cardiac observation, cardiac procedural patients as well as short stay inpatients such as chest pain, atrial fibrillation, syncope, and NSTEMI. The unit is also a primary unit for Congestive Heart Failure patients.

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.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-beingat Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself.Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training