RN - Neuro Vascular Step Down Unit

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

Onsite fitness studios

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA, is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neuro Vascular Step Down Unit. This full-time role involves providing exceptional patient care for individuals with stroke and neurology diagnoses.

The position requires collaboration with healthcare teams and managing resources effectively. Applicants must be licensed in Virginia and possess strong critical thinking skills, with a focus on patient advocacy and education.

Competitive benefits include comprehensive medical plans, paid time off, and wellness resources.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification required.
• Strong computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care to achieve optimum outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop individual care plans.
• Administer treatments and medications accurately.

Skills

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Tools

Electronic medical records (EPIC)

Job description

## RN - Neuro Vascular Step Down UnitApplyremote type: Fully In-Personlocations: Roanoke, Virginiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: June 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R118914## **Employment Status:**Full time## **Shift:**Day (United States of America)## **Facility:**1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke## **Requisition Number:**R118914 RN - Neuro Vascular Step Down Unit (Open)# **How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:**Sign on Bonus Available 26 bed telemetry PCU specializes in the care and management of Hospitalist medicine patients, with primarily Stroke and Neurology 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.* 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.#criticalcarern# **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.**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, 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.When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:* 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