RN - Neuro Specialty Unit

CP01 Carilion Medical Center; 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 (accrued from day one)

Onsite fitness studios and discounts to wellness centers

Health and wellness app access

Childcare discounts

Continued education and training

Job summary

CP01 Carilion Medical Center in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking a full-time RN for its Neuro Specialty Unit, focusing on non-traumatic brain injuries and related conditions. The RN will provide critical coordination of care and embody the values of empathy and respect towards patients and families.

The ideal candidate must be a licensed Registered Nurse in Virginia, possess critical thinking skills, and be familiar with electronic medical records. This position offers comprehensive medical benefits and a supportive workplace for ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a school of professional nursing or an approved program eligible for VA licensure.
• Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible for it.
• AHA BLS-HCP required; may need BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications.
• Computer skills for electronic medical records (EPIC) are required.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Collaborating with the healthcare team to develop interdisciplinary care plans.
• Administering treatments and medications while documenting accurately using EMRs.
• Educating patients and families on care plans and needs.
• Demonstrating patient advocacy and providing cultural support.

Job description

Employment Details

Employment Status: Full time Shift: Evening/Night (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R152400 RN - Neuro Specialty Unit (Open)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare

This unit specializes in the step‑down level of care of non‑traumatic brain injuries and other diagnoses that include but are not limited to ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, seizure disorders, brain tumor/cancer, neuromuscular conditions. This unit will also include the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. 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.

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.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a 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).

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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