RN I - PRACTICE - General Surgery

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness studios

Discounts on childcare

Continued education and training

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking a full-time RN I for their General Surgery practice in Roanoke, Virginia. This role involves assessing and implementing patient care plans to achieve optimal health outcomes across all age groups.

The ideal candidate will hold a nursing degree from an accredited program and be licensed in Virginia. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with paid time off and opportunities for continued education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of school of professional nursing of an accredited college.
• Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible for licensure.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement patient care plans.
• Collaborate with healthcare team for optimal patient outcomes.
• Administer treatments and medications accurately.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Interdisciplinary plan development

Clinical expertise

Problem-solving

Education and training

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Tools

Electronic medical record (EPIC)

Job description

RN I - PRACTICE - General Surgery

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Facility: 3 Riverside Cir - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center.

Requisition Number: R156055 RN I - PRACTICE - General Surgery (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: Monday - Friday - Day shift

Responsibilities

• 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) evidence 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.

Requirements

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).

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

• 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, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Equal Opportunity Employer

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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