RN - Cardiovascular Post Surgical Services, CST

Carilion Clinic • Roanoke, VA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The RN provides professional nursing care to patients across all age groups in Cardiovascular Surgical Services. The role supports patient-centered care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and collaborates with the healthcare team to promote safe, effective, high-quality outcomes. The position is primarily day/evening shift, and a relocation allowance is available.

The RN provides individualized care and coordinates care delivery; completes age-specific assessments and develops care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams; administers treatments and medications; and documents care in electronic medical records. The RN also addresses education needs, advocates for patients, participates in quality initiatives, and applies growth-and-development knowledge to provide age-appropriate care. Additional responsibilities include supporting peers and new employees, managing resources and priorities, participating in shared decision-making and departmental education, maintaining confidentiality, and complying with regulatory and organizational standards.

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 use of electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required based on the assigned work area.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized nursing care and coordinate care delivery for patients of all ages.
• 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.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in dynamic and changing care environments.
• Implement strategies to improve patient outcomes and resource utilization.
• Serve as a role model and support the development of peers and team members.
• Manage resources, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing patient care needs.
• Support orientation and training of new employees.
• Use problem-solving skills to address patient care and operational challenges.
• Provide feedback and participate in shared decision-making activities.
• Support education activities within the department.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with regulatory and organizational standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-funded pension plan, vested after five years.
• Voluntary 403B plan.
• 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.
• Relocation allowance available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed