RN - Medical Progressive Care

CP01 Carilion Medical Center; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 95,960,860 - 144,072,163; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Onsite fitness facilities

Pension plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA, is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Medical Progressive Care unit (PCU). The 24-bed telemetry unit focuses on Hospitalist Medicine with renal and other medical diagnoses and supports acutely ill patients.

As an RN, you will provide individualized care, document in EPIC, and collaborate with the care team to plan patient care, discharge planning, and family education. A VA RN license and BLS are required, with ACLS/PALS may be needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of professional nursing program eligible to sit for VA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized patient care and coordinate nursing services for telemetry PCU.
• Collaborate with the care team to develop and revise patient care plans.
• Document care in EPIC and monitor patient outcomes.

Education

RN education

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Overview

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R151497 RN – Medical Progressive Care (Open).

Sign on Bonus available.

Responsibilities

The 24 bed telemetry PCU specializes in the care of Hospitalist Medicine patients with a focus on renal and a variety of other medical diagnoses. They serve as an alternate unit for GI, Pulmonary and other surgical/procedural patients being covered by Hospitalists. This unit can take two chronically ventilated 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.

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.
• Computer skills: Required for electronic medical record (EPIC).
• Compensation: $33.52 - $50.28 per hour. Pay based on qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. Compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

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 our Carilion Wellness centers. Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health. Discounts on childcare. Continued education and training. A wide range of well‑being resources to help employees live a happy, healthy life – at work and when they’re away.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.