RN I - Surgical ICU

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN I - Surgical ICU works in a 12-bed adult ICU specializing in care for complex surgical patients, planned and emergent. 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, individualized nursing care to patients across all age groups. The role supports patient-centered care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, high-quality outcomes. The RN also supports patient and family education, quality improvement, peer development, and departmental education 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 required.
Keyboarding skills and computer literacy, including use of electronic medical records.
For Behavioral Health roles, demonstrate the 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 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 development of 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.