RN - Medical Step Down Unit

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness studios

Discounts on childcare

Continued education and training

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking an RN for the Medical Step Down Unit in Roanoke, Virginia. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive patient care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and overseeing bedside education. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold a valid Virginia RN license. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Carilion Clinic is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing of an accredited college.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible for licensure.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification required; may need to obtain additional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Develop and revise age-specific interdisciplinary care plans.
• Administer treatments and medications accurately.
• Educate patients and families about care plans.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical record documentation

Patient education

Clinical expertise

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EPIC)

Job description

Job Title: RN - Medical Step Down Unit

Employment Status

Full time

Shift

Evening/Night (United States of America)

Facility

1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center.

Requisition Number

R149931 RN - Medical Step Down Unit (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

Sign on Bonus

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 2 chronically ventilated patients.

Responsibilities

• 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) evidence‑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).

Recruiter: EMILY ALLEN

Recruiter Email: [e-mail]

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

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 many perks and well‑being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

• 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, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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

PI284578672