RN - Ortho and Trauma

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 4,618,000 - 6,927,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, &Vision

Employer Funded Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Onsite fitness studios

Health app access

Childcare discounts

Continued education and training

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Ortho and Trauma unit in Roanoke, VA. This full-time role covers day/evening/night shifts on a 27-bed acute inpatient unit, with a sign-on bonus and an emphasis on patient-centered care.

The RN will coordinate care across ages, document thoroughly, and participate in performance improvement activities, with opportunities for education and professional growth.

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 be required to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP based on specific work unit.
• Computer skills required for electronic medical record (EPIC).

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages.
• Age-specific admission and ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care.
• Collaborates with the health care team to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are administered and documented in the EMR.
• Patient/family educational needs are identified, incorporated into the plan of care, and documented appropriately.

Education

Graduate of school of professional nursing (accredited) or eligible to sit for VA licensure exam

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Title: RN - Ortho and Trauma

Description Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center. Requisition Number: R161661 RN - Ortho and Trauma (Open) How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: Sign on Bonus

27 bed acute inpatient unit specializes in the care of the orthopedic and neuro/trauma patient. This unit also serves as an alternate unit for urology, general surgery, and medicine 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.

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 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, Personify Health
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

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

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