RN - Cardiac Surgery ICU, CST

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Cardiac Surgery ICU within Carilion Clinic’s Cardiovascular Institute. The nurse is accountable for coordinating and providing individualized care for patients of all ages, using delegation, critical thinking, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. The role emphasizes respectful, compassionate patient and customer service for patients, families, visitors, and colleagues. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care; completes and documents age-specific assessments; and collaborates with the healthcare team, patients, and families to create and revise interdisciplinary plans of care. The nurse administers and documents treatments and medications using electronic medical record systems, identifies and addresses patient and caregiver education needs, advocates for patients, and provides psychological, social, and cultural support. The role also supports evidence-based quality care and performance improvement, manages resources and priorities, and responds effectively to changing clinical circumstances. The RN may contribute to clinical, leadership, or education pathways; model clinical practice; assist with orientation and education; provide staff feedback; participate in unit, hospital, or system activities; and complete assigned projects. The position is primarily evening/night shift and requires weekend work. Relocation allowance is available for qualifying candidates.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or an approved program and eligible to sit for the Virginia licensure exam.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.
AHA BLS-HCP 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 to achieve appropriate patient outcomes.
Complete and document age-specific admission and ongoing assessments and use them to develop plans of care.
Collaborate with healthcare team members, patients, and families to develop, implement, evaluate, and revise interdisciplinary plans of care.
Accurately administer and document treatments and medications using automated systems, including electronic medical records.
Identify patient and caregiver education needs, incorporate them into care plans, and implement and document education appropriately.
Contribute to performance improvement activities and provide evidence-based, quality patient care.
Advocate for patients, protect their rights, and provide psychological, social, and cultural support.
Apply knowledge of growth and development to care for patients served.
Respond with clinical expertise to rapidly changing circumstances and plan strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption while improving outcomes.
Model clinical practice for coworkers, students, and physicians.
Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify the environment to meet patient care needs.
Complete assigned manager/director projects within specified time frames 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 using appropriate communication and documentation.
Participate in unit, hospital, or system activities to provide input on practice, environment, and work issues and support staff participation in decision-making.
Assist with education activities for the unit or department.