RN I - Surgical ICU
About The Position
The RN I works in a 12-bed adult Surgical ICU specializing in care for complex surgical patients, both 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, patient-centered nursing care across all age groups through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role collaborates with the healthcare team to support safe, effective, high-quality outcomes, and adapts care to changing patient needs and environments.
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.
- Experience: None.
Nice To Haves
- Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required based on assigned work area.
Responsibilities
- Provides individualized patient care and coordinates care delivery for patients of all ages.
- Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Completes and documents age-specific assessments to support development of care plans.
- Collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care plans.
- Administers treatments and medications accurately and documents care in electronic medical records.
- Identifies and addresses patient and family education needs.
- Participates in performance improvement and quality initiatives.
- Advocates for patients and supports their rights and psychosocial needs.
- Applies knowledge of growth and development to provide age-appropriate care.
- Demonstrates clinical expertise in dynamic and changing care environments.
- Implements strategies to improve patient outcomes and resource utilization.
- Serves as a role model and supports development of peers and team members.
- Manages resources, prioritizes tasks, and adapts to changing patient care needs.
- Supports orientation and training of new employees.
- Uses problem-solving skills to address patient care and operational challenges.
- Provides feedback and participates in shared decision-making activities.
- Supports education activities within the department.
- Maintains confidentiality and complies 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
Associate degree
