RN I - Vascular ICU, 8 CST ICU
About The Position
RN opportunity on Vascular ICU, a critical care unit in the Carilion Cardiovascular Institute. The schedule is primarily evening/night shift with weekend rotation. Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance are available. As a registered nurse, you are expected to deliver excellent care and customer service, demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in every encounter. RNs assume primary accountability for coordinating and providing individualized care for patients of all ages. They use delegation and critical thinking skills to deliver quality service through a team-oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited college school of professional nursing, or graduate of an approved program and eligible to sit for the Virginia licensure exam.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.
- AHA BLS-HCP required.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP may be required based on the specific work unit.
- Computer skills required for the EPIC electronic medical record.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimum outcomes for patients of all ages, as appropriate to the service area.
- Complete and document age-specific admission and ongoing assessments, and use them to develop plans of care.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team, patient, and family to develop, implement, and evaluate age-specific interdisciplinary plans of care; revise plans as patient status changes.
- Accurately administer and document treatments and medications using automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
- Identify patient and family or caregiver education needs, incorporate them into the plan of care, implement education, and document it appropriately.
- Contribute to Carilion Clinic performance improvement activities.
- Advocate for patients, protect their rights, and provide psychological, social, and cultural support.
- Apply knowledge of growth and development to care appropriately for patients served.
- Work within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support evidence-based, quality patient care and performance improvement.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
- Plan strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption, and to improve patient outcomes.
- Serve as a role model for clinical practice for coworkers, students, and physicians.
- Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify the environment to meet patient care needs.
- Complete manager- or director-assigned projects within specified time frames and guidelines.
- Use problem-solving methods to help resolve patient and personnel situations in the work area.
- Take an active role in orienting new employees.
- Provide staff feedback using appropriate communication and documentation.
- Participate in unit, hospital, and/or system activities to provide input on practice, the work environment, and work issues and facilitate staff participation in decision-making.
- Assist with education activities for the unit or department.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus and relocation allowance available.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
