RN I - Comprehensive Medical Unit

CP01 Carilion Medical Center; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Wellness discounts

Education/Training

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA is seeking a registered nurse for the Enhanced Monitoring Unit, a 27-bed GI and pulmonary step-down area. The role emphasizes coordinated care, patient advocacy, and delivery of high-quality nursing services to patients of all ages.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Day shift, full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or eligible for VA licensure exam.
• Currently licensed VA RN or eligible for licensure.
• AHA BLS-HCP required; may need ACLS/PALS/NRP.
• EPIC EMR computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care coordination for GI and pulmonary patients.
• Deliver patient education and advocacy to patients and families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.
• Utilize EPIC for patient documentation and record-keeping.
• Perform age-appropriate assessments and care planning.

Skills

Nursing coordination

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Clinical documentation

Education

Graduate nursing program

Virginia RN licensure eligible

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R162883 RN I - Comprehensive Medical Unit (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

The Enhanced Monitoring Unit is a 27-bed specialty step-down environment focused on gastrointestinal (GI) and pulmonary care. Our patients require comprehensive monitoring and interventions that bridge the gap between intensive care and acute medical-surgical nursing. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, the Enhanced Monitoring Unit provides nurses with a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge, grow professionally, and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. 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:

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.

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Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion

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

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