RN Practice-Plastics

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Bonus Program Eligibility

Job summary

Carilion Clinic is seeking aRegistered Nurse to support the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery section in Roanoke, VA. This full-time role focuses on reconstructive patient care, with no cosmetic duties, and requires delivering high-quality nursing care and education in a collaborative team setting.

Responsibilities include planning and evaluating patient care, coordinating with the care team, documenting in EPIC, and participating in performance improvements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of school of professional nursing or equivalent eligible to sit for VA licensure.
• 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 work unit.
• Computer skills required for electronic medical record (EPIC).

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care for all ages to achieve optimum outcomes.
• Collaborates with health care team and family to develop age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Administers treatments and medications and documents in the EMR.
• Provides patient/family education and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Acts as patient advocate and supports growth and development in care strategies.
• Manages resources, prioritizes care, and participates in staff orientation and decision-making.

Education

Virginia RN license eligibility

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Requisition Number: R161277

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare

Sign on Bonus

This position will support the section of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Carilion Clinic. This clinic has a primary focus on reconstructive patients with no cosmetic or aesthetic services performed. This position will not float to our cosmetic center.

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.

The RN's duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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).

Referral Bonus Program Eligibility

Yes

Compensation Range

$27.70 - $41.55

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.

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