RN - Cardiac Vascular Post-Surgical PCU, CST
About The Position
Carilion Clinic is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Cardiac Vascular Post-Surgical PCU, located in the Crystal Spring Tower. The unit specializes in the pre- and post-operative care of cardiac, cardiothoracic, and vascular patients. The role is primarily day/evening shift with weekend rotation, and a sign-on bonus and relocation allowance are available. The RN provides and coordinates individualized care for patients of all ages, demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy toward patients, families, visitors, and coworkers. The nurse uses critical thinking and delegation skills within a collaborative, team-oriented approach to provide quality care. The role also supports clinical practice, education, leadership, and performance improvement activities as appropriate.
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 certification required.
- May be required to obtain or maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, or NRP based on the specific work unit.
- Computer skills required for use of the EPIC electronic medical record.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimum patient outcomes.
- Complete and document age-specific admission and ongoing assessments, and use them to develop plans of care.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team, patients, and families to develop, implement, and evaluate age-specific interdisciplinary plans of care; revise plans as patient status changes.
- Accurately administer and document treatments and medications using automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
- Identify patient and caregiver education needs, incorporate them into the plan of care, provide education, and document it appropriately.
- Contribute to Carilion Clinic performance improvement activities and evidence-based quality care.
- Advocate for patients, protect their rights, and provide psychological, social, and cultural support.
- Apply knowledge of growth and development to the care of patients served.
- Work within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support quality patient care and performance improvement.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
- Plan strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption while improving patient outcomes.
- Serve as a role model for clinical practice to coworkers, students, and physicians.
- Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify the environment to meet patient care needs.
- Complete manager- or director-assigned projects within specified time frames and guidelines.
- Use problem-solving methods to resolve patient and personnel situations in the work area.
- Participate in orienting new employees.
- Provide staff feedback through appropriate communication and documentation.
- Participate in unit, hospital, and/or system activities and provide input on practice, environment, and work issues.
- Assist with education activities for the unit or department.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available.
- Relocation allowance available.
- 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 Personify Health wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
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Job Type
Full-time
