Rise RN Nurse Residency
About The Position
Residency for Inspiring Success and Excellence (RISE) is Carilion Clinic’s supportive nurse residency experience, designed to help nurse residents transition into practice through mentorship, guidance, clinical confidence, and a sense of belonging. The program supports diverse learning styles and encourages professional development and well-being. Nurses provide individualized patient care and coordinate nursing services in a collaborative clinical setting. Positions may be available at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital, Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital, Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital, Carilion Giles Memorial Hospital, and Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital. Potential areas include critical care, medical/surgical, behavioral health, cardiology, vascular, emergency, OB/GYN, oncology, procedural and operating room services, orthopedics, pediatrics/NICU, resource pool, physical rehabilitation, home health, and outpatient clinics. Sign-on bonuses of up to $20,000 are available for select units.
Requirements
- Graduate of a State Board of Nursing-approved program.
- Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or eligibility to obtain licensure.
- AHA BLS-HCP certification.
- Keyboarding skills and computer literacy, including experience using electronic medical records.
- For Behavioral Health roles, complete de-escalation training within one year of hire and maintain it.
- For OB/GYN roles, EFM NCC certification is required per department policy.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimal outcomes, as appropriate to the service area.
- Complete and document admission and ongoing assessments, and use them to develop a plan of care.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team, patient, and family to develop, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary care plans, revising plans as patient status changes.
- Administer and document treatments and medications using automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
- Identify patient and caregiver education needs and incorporate them into the care plan.
- Contribute to Carilion Clinic performance improvement activities.
- Advocate for patients, protect their rights, and provide psychological, social, and cultural support; facilitate resolution between patients and staff when needed.
- Work within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support evidence-based, quality patient care and performance improvement.
- Use clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
- Help reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption while improving patient outcomes.
- Model clinical practice for coworkers, students, and physicians.
- Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify the environment to meet patient care needs.
- Orient new employees and provide feedback to staff.
- Participate in unit, hospital, and/or system activities to provide input on practice, the work environment, and work issues.
- Assist with education activities for the unit or department.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years, and voluntary 403B.
- Paid time off accrued from day one.
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts at Carilion Wellness centers.
- Access to the Personify Health health and wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
- Sign-on bonuses up to $20,000 for select units.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
