RN I - Surgical ICU

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN I works in a 12-bed adult ICU specializing in complex surgical patients, both planned and emergent. The unit also serves as an alternate unit for trauma, neurosurgery, and hospitalist patients. Nurses collaborate closely with medical, surgical, and trauma intensivists to care for a varied patient population. The RN provides professional, individualized nursing care to patients across all age groups. The role supports patient-centered care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to promote safe, effective, high-quality outcomes. The RN also supports education, quality improvement, resource management, and the development of peers and team members while 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.
For Behavioral Health roles, ability to safely manage disruptive or potentially violent patients.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate individualized care for patients of all ages.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
Complete and document age-specific assessments and use them to support care plans.
Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care plans.
Accurately administer treatments and medications 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 departmental education activities.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with regulatory and organizational standards.