Registered Nurse RN - NICU - Nights
About The Position
The Nurse Resident provides patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and collaborates with the healthcare team to develop and adjust care plans while building clinical competency. The role delivers individualized, age-appropriate care, supports patients and families, and contributes to quality improvement and team initiatives. The Nurse Resident participates in required Nurse Residency Program sessions, training, and professional development activities. RNs may participate in the Career Advancement Program to attain advancement levels based on performance criteria.
Requirements
- Graduate of a State Board of Nursing-approved program.
- Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia; applicants must have less than one year of experience.
- AHA BLS-HCP certification required.
- Must attend required Nurse Residency Program sessions.
- Keyboarding skills and computer literacy, including use of electronic medical records.
- For Behavioral Health roles, de-escalation training must be completed within one year of hire and maintained.
Nice To Haves
- Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required based on the assigned work area.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality patient care and customer service with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy.
- Coordinate and deliver individualized patient care across age groups.
- Participate in the Nurse Residency Program to develop clinical judgment, critical thinking, leadership skills, and professional confidence.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Complete and document age-specific assessments to support care plans.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care plans.
- Administer treatments and medications accurately and document care in electronic medical records.
- Identify and address patient and family education needs.
- Participate in performance improvement and quality initiatives.
- Advocate for patients and support their rights and psychosocial needs.
- Apply knowledge of growth and development to provide age-appropriate care.
- Develop clinical expertise in dynamic care environments.
- Implement strategies to support patient outcomes and efficient care delivery.
- Manage resources, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing patient care needs.
- Use problem-solving skills to address patient care and operational challenges.
- Participate in orientation, training, and professional development activities.
- Provide feedback and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
- Participate in unit, hospital, and system initiatives supporting shared decision-making.
- Support education activities within the department.
- Attend required Nurse Residency Program sessions and complete associated assignments.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and 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 Carilion Wellness centers.
- Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
