RN - Progressive Care - CNRVMC - Days

Carilion Clinic•Christiansburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Carilion Clinic is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Progressive Care Unit at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center in Christiansburg, Virginia. This full-time day position works 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. A sign-on bonus of $15,000 is available for experienced RNs and $10,000 for new graduate RNs. The RN delivers compassionate, respectful, individualized care and is accountable for nursing coordination and care provision for patients of all ages. The role uses delegation, critical thinking, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; develops and revises age-specific plans of care with patients, families, and the healthcare team; administers and documents treatments and medications; and identifies, delivers, and documents patient and caregiver education. The RN supports patient advocacy and rights, applies knowledge of growth and development, contributes to quality and performance improvement, and responds effectively to changing clinical circumstances. The role also includes managing resources and priorities, serving as a clinical role model, helping orient and educate staff, providing feedback, participating in unit, hospital, or system activities, and completing assigned projects within established timelines. Candidates must have graduated from an accredited professional nursing school or approved nursing program and be licensed as a Virginia RN or eligible to obtain Virginia licensure. AHA BLS-HCP is required; additional life-support certifications may be required depending on the work unit. Computer skills for the EPIC electronic medical record are required.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or an approved nursing program eligible to sit for the Virginia RN licensure examination.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.
AHA BLS-HCP certification required.
Computer skills required for use of the EPIC electronic medical record.
May be required to obtain or maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, or NRP based on the specific work unit.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients of all ages to support optimal outcomes.
Complete and document age-specific admission and ongoing assessments and use them to develop and revise plans of care.
Collaborate with the healthcare team, patients, and families to develop, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary plans of care.
Accurately administer and document treatments and medications using automated systems, including electronic medical records.
Identify, incorporate, deliver, and document patient and caregiver education.
Advocate for patients, protect their rights, and provide psychological, social, and cultural support.
Apply knowledge of growth and development to patient care and demonstrate clinical expertise in changing circumstances.
Contribute to performance improvement and evidence-based quality care activities.
Plan strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption while improving patient outcomes.
Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify the environment to meet patient care needs.
Model clinical practice for coworkers, students, and physicians.
Complete assigned manager or director projects within the specified time frame and guidelines.
Use problem-solving methods to resolve patient and personnel situations in the work area.
Take an active role in orienting new employees and provide staff feedback through appropriate communication and documentation.
Participate in unit, hospital, or system activities to provide input on practice, environment, and work issues.
Assist with education activities for the unit or department.