RN - Med Surg ICU

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

Continued education and training

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Med Surg ICU. The ideal candidate will assess and implement patient care, collaborate with healthcare teams, and utilize electronic medical records. A graduate from an accredited nursing program and a Virginia RN license are required. Key responsibilities include administering treatments and providing patient education. Competitive benefits like comprehensive medical coverage and paid time off are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or approved program.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia.
• BLS certification required; ACLS, PALS may be needed based on unit.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Document admissions and ongoing assessments for care plans.
• Administer treatments and medications using automated systems.
• Provide educational support to patients and families.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Electronic medical records

Patient education

Leadership in clinical practice

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Overview

RN - Med Surg ICU – 12 bed ICU with a primary medical population and a variety of complex medical and pulmonary conditions. Patients are co-managed by hospitalist and critical care medicine. The unit provides ICU level care for patients from cardiology and surgical service lines and offers CRRT and targeted temperature management.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to achieve optimum outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.
• Performs age-specific admission and ongoing assessments, documents them, and uses them to develop a plan of care.
• Collaborates with health care team, patients, and families to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care; revises the plan as patient status changes.
• Administers and documents treatments and medications for patients of all ages using automated systems and electronic medical records.
• Identifies patient/family educational needs, incorporates them into the plan of care, and documents appropriately.
• Contributes to Carilion Clinic's performance improvement activities.
• Represents the role of patient advocate and provides 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 evidenced-based, quality patient care 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 a role model for clinical practice to coworkers, students, and physicians. Manages resources, establishes priorities, and adapts the environment to meet patient care needs.
• Completes manager/director predetermined projects within the specified time frame and guidelines.
• Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution of patient and personnel situations in the work area.
• Takes an active role in orienting new employees.
• Provides feedback to staff and documents accordingly.
• Provides input into practice, environment, and work issues by participating in unit, hospital, and/or system activities that facilitate staff participation and input in decision making.
• Assists with providing education activities for the unit/department.

What We Require

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or an approved nursing program eligible to sit for the Virginia RN licensure examination.

Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as a 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 Minimum Qualifications: Computer skills required for electronic medical record (EPIC).

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents. Incumbents may be asked to perform other job-related duties as needed.

Recruiter: EMILY ALLEN

Recruiter Email: [e-mail]

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

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

• 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 Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to Virgin Pulse health and wellness app
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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