RN - Inpatient Surgical Unit

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on Bonus

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness centers

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA seeks a Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Surgical Unit. This full-time role covers Day/Evening shifts in a 20-bed telemetry PCU specializing in general and bariatric surgery, with ERAS patients and neuro/trauma cross-coverage.

The RN provides coordinated patient care, collaborates with the healthcare team, and utilizes critical thinking to improve outcomes. Training and development are emphasized with a patient-centric approach.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of school of professional nursing or approved program eligible to sit for VA licensure.
• Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible for Virginia RN licensure.
• Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required based on unit.
• Other: Computer skills for electronic medical record (EPIC).

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to achieve optimum outcomes for patients of all ages.
• Completes age-specific admissions and ongoing assessments to develop a plan of care.
• Collaborates with health care team and patient/family to implement an interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Administers and documents treatments and medications using electronic systems.
• Educates patients and families; contributes to performance improvement activities.
• Acts as patient advocate and supports psychological/social/cultural needs.
• Supports practice development and orientation of new staff.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of school of professional nursing or approved program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Title: RN - Inpatient Surgical Unit

Description

20 bed telemetry PCU specializes in the care and management of all general and bariatric surgery patients. This unit houses the majority of Enhanced Recovery (ERAS) patients. They also serves as the alternate unit for neuro/trauma surgery patients, hospitalist/medicine patients, and urology/other surgery 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.

Employment Status:

Full time

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Facility:

1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center.

Requisition Number:

R146870 RN - Inpatient Surgical Unit (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

Sign on Bonus

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, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

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

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