RN - Inpatient Ortho and Trauma

CP01 Carilion Medical Center; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Employer-Funded Pension Plan

Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)

Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers

Access to Virgin Pulse Health and Wellness app

Discounts on childcare

Continued education and training opportunities

Job summary

CP01 Carilion Medical Center in Roanoke is seeking a full-time RN for the Inpatient Orthopedic and Trauma Unit. The position requires effective collaboration with healthcare teams and the delivery of exceptional care for patients.

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold a current Virginia RN license. The role includes evaluating patient care, supporting staff education, and participating in unit activities. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, along with paid time off from day one.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing of an accredited college or an approved program eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.
• AHA BLS-HCP required; may need to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP based on the specific work unit.
• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems (EPIC) required.

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver the best in care and customer service.
• Assume primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of individualized care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimum outcomes.
• Collaborate with the health care team to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Accurately administer and document treatments and medications for patients.
• Identify and meet patient/family educational needs in a timely manner.
• Contribute to performance-improvement activities and act as a patient advocate.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development to care appropriately for patients.
• Use clinical expertise to plan strategies that improve outcomes.
• Serve as a role model for clinical practice to coworkers.
• Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify the environment.
• Complete manager-directed projects within specified time frames.
• Facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations.
• Participate in unit activities that facilitate staff input and decision making.

Job description

Job Summary

Employment Status: Full time
Shift: Evening/Night
Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke
Requisition Number: R148820
Position: RN - Inpatient Ortho and Trauma (Open)
Sign on Bonus Available

Responsibilities

• Consistently deliver the best in care and customer service, demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues.
• Assume primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of individualized care for patients of all ages.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimum outcomes, completing age‑specific admission and ongoing assessments that inform the plan of care.
• Collaborate with the health care team, patients, and families to develop, implement, and evaluate an interdisciplinary plan of care, revising it according to changes in patient status.
• Accurately administer and document treatments and medications for patients using the electronic medical record system.
• Identify and meet patient/family educational needs in a timely manner, incorporating them into the plan of care and documenting appropriately.
• Contribute to performance‑improvement activities and act as a patient advocate, protecting patients’ rights and providing psychological/social/cultural support.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development to care appropriately for patients served.
• Use clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances to plan strategies that reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption while improving outcomes.
• Serve as a role model for clinical practice to coworkers, students, and physicians.
• Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify the environment to meet patient care needs.
• Complete manager/director‑predetermined projects within specified time frames and according to established guidelines.
• Facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations using problem‑solving methods.
• Take an active role in the orientation of new employees and provide feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.
• Participate in unit, hospital, and system activities that facilitate staff input and decision making, and assist with educational activities for the unit or department.

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing of an accredited college or an approved program eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam.

Licensure/Certification

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.

Life Support

• AHA BLS‑HCP required; may need to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP based on the specific work unit.

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in electronic medical record systems (EPIC) required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and 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 Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to Virgin Pulse Health and Wellness app
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.