RN I - Surgical ICU
About The Position
The RN I - Surgical ICU works in a 12-bed adult ICU specializing in complex planned and emergent surgical patients. The unit also serves as an alternate unit for trauma, neurosurgery, and hospitalist patients. Nurses work closely with medical, surgical, and trauma intensivists to care for a varied patient population. The RN provides professional, patient-centered nursing care across all age groups by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care. The role collaborates with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe, effective, high-quality outcomes. The RN also contributes to quality improvement, team development, education, and compliance with confidentiality, 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 patient 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 planning.
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
