RN - Med Surg PCU

Carilionclinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carilion Clinic Roanoke, VA, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the 8 South PCU unit. You will provide expert nursing care for acutely and chronically ill adults, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and leveraging EPIC for documentation.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, and delivery of evidence-based care; patient education; and ongoing quality improvement activities. Sign-on bonus eligible; candidates must have VA RN licensure or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduate of school of professional nursing of an accredited college or graduate of an approved program eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam.
• Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.
• AHA BLS-HCP required; may require ACLS, PALS, NRP depending on unit.
• Computer skills required for electronic medical records (EPIC).

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for adults across units.
• Document assessments and plans; develop age-appropriate plans of care.
• Collaborate with care team to implement interdisciplinary plans.
• Administer and document treatments and medications using EMR.
• Educate patients and families; participate in performance improvement activities.
• Act as patient advocate and support rights and psychosocial needs.

Skills

Nursing core skills

Critical thinking

Delegation

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Virginia RN licensure

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke

Requisition Number: R163038 RN - Med Surg PCU (Open)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:

Sign on Bonus Eligible

A 25 bed unit physicians and residents leaving room for learning opportunities. 8 South PCU specializes in the care of acutely and chronically ill adults with complex medical diagnoses. We work with a large range of medical diagnosis

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.

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• 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:

$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.

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at 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 ma

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.

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