RN - Pulmonary Progressive Care

Carilion Clinic; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid Time Off from day one

Onsite fitness options

Childcare discounts

Continued education and training

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Roanoke, Virginia is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Pulmonary Progressive Care unit. The role requires high-acuity patient care with a focus on pulmonary conditions, collaboration within a diverse team, and effective communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Virginia RN license and demonstrate a commitment to quality and patient-centered care. The position offers competitive benefits including health coverage, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible for licensure.
• AHA BLS-HCP certification required.
• Proficient computer skills for electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Collaborate with health care team and families.
• Administer treatments and document care.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient advocacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing

Tools

Electronic medical record (EPIC)

Job description

Overview

RN - Pulmonary Progressive Care position in a Magnet-designated environment. 8 Mountain PCU is a 20-bed progressive care unit caring primarily for medical patients, with a focus on pulmonary and respiratory conditions. Nurses provide high-acuity care through advanced monitoring, sound clinical judgment, and close collaboration with the care team. The unit emphasizes quality-driven practice, staff development, and patient-centered care. Our culturally diverse team values collaboration, continuous learning, and a positive, team-oriented culture.

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 patients, families, visitors, and teammates. RNs assume primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of individualized care for patients of all ages, utilizing delegation and critical thinking in a team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to achieve optimum outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.
• Complete age-specific admission and ongoing assessments; document and use them to develop a plan of care.
• Collaborate with health care team, patient, and family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care; revise plan as patient status changes.
• Administer and document treatments and medications for patients of all ages using automated systems and electronic medical records.
• Identify patient/family educational needs; incorporate into the plan of care and document appropriately.
• Contribute to Carilion Clinic's performance improvement activities.
• Advocate for patients and provide psychological/social/cultural support as needed.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
• Support evidenced-based, quality patient care and performance improvement through clinical, leadership, or education pathways.
• Exhibit clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances; plan strategies to reduce length of stay, optimize resource use, and improve outcomes.
• Serve as a role model for clinical practice, manage resources, establish priorities, and adapt the environment to meet patient care needs.
• Complete manager/director predetermined projects within established guidelines and time frames.
• Use problem-solving methods to resolve patient and personnel situations; participate in orientation of new employees.
• Provide feedback to staff and participate in unit, hospital, and system activities that involve staff input in decision making.
• Assist with providing education activities for the unit/department.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam.

Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as a 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

Recruiter: EMILY ALLEN

Recruiter Email: [e-mail]

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

EEO and Benefits

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

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing well-being and offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer-funded pension plan (vested after five years) or voluntary 403B; Paid Time Off from day one; onsite fitness options and wellness resources; access to Virgin Pulse; childcare discounts; and continued education and training.