Clinical Support Float - RN

About the position

As part of the health care team, assumes primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of individualized care for patients of all ages. Utilizes delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team-oriented, collaborative approach to patient care. Utilized in a clinical support float assignment, as determined by business/unit need, to reinforce a positive unit culture, build staffing consistency, and provide leadership and mentorship. Perform consistent charge nurse responsibilities as required by business. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to achieve optimum patient outcomes as appropriate to the service area for patients of all ages. 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 care plan. 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 psychological/social/cultural support provider. Applies knowledge of growth and development to care for patients served appropriately. 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 the length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption and improve patient outcomes. Functions as a role model for clinical practice to coworkers, students, and physicians. Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies environment to meet patient care needs. Completes manager/director predetermined projects within a 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. Consistently deliver the best in customer service and patient care. As a team member, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with patients, families, visitors, and other employees. Champion Carilion's mission, vision, and values; comply with the policies and procedures, ethical standards and code of conduct set forth by the company.

Responsibilities

• Assumes primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of individualized care for patients of all ages.
• Utilizes delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team-oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.
• Utilized in a clinical support float assignment to reinforce a positive unit culture, build staffing consistency, and provide leadership and mentorship.
• Perform consistent charge nurse responsibilities as required by business.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to achieve optimum patient outcomes.
• Completes age-specific admission and ongoing assessments, 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 care plan.
• Accurately administers and documents treatments and medications utilizing automated computer systems.
• Identifies patient/family educational needs in a timely manner and incorporates them into the plan of care.
• Contributes to Carilion Clinic's performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates the role of patient advocate and protector of patient's rights.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development to care for patients served appropriately.
• Plans strategies to reduce the length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption.
• Functions as a role model for clinical practice to coworkers, students, and physicians.
• Completes manager/director predetermined projects within a specified time frame.
• Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations.
• Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees.
• Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.
• Participates on unit, hospital, and/or system activities to facilitate staff participation/input in decision making.
• Assists with providing education activities for unit/department.

Requirements

• Graduate from a school of professional nursing.
• Bachelor of Nursing required.
• 1 year of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Current RN license in the state of Virginia required, or a new graduate of an approved program is eligible to sit for the Virginia licensure exam.
• Must complete orientation and competency requirements.
• Automated computer systems, including electronic medical records, need keyboarding skills and computer literacy.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications based on specific work units.

Benefits

• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• 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