RN I - Comprehensive Medical Unit
About The Position
The RN I position serves in the Enhanced Monitoring Unit, a 27-bed specialty step-down environment focused on gastrointestinal and pulmonary care. Patients require comprehensive monitoring and interventions that bridge intensive care and acute medical-surgical nursing. Nurses work collaboratively to deliver individualized care and support positive patient outcomes. The registered nurse assumes primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of care for patients of all ages, demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness, empathy, and strong customer service. The role uses delegation and critical thinking in a team-oriented approach, and may include clinical, leadership, and education activities that support evidence-based quality care and performance improvement.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or 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 certification required.
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP may be required based on the specific work unit.
- Computer skills required for use of the EPIC electronic medical record.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care to achieve optimum patient 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 a plan of care.
- Collaborate with the health care team, patient, and family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care, revising it as patient status changes.
- Accurately administer and document treatments and medications using automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
- Identify patient and caregiver education needs, incorporate them into the care plan, and implement and document education 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.
- Perform within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support evidence-based quality care and performance improvement.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
- Plan strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption while improving patient outcomes.
- Serve as a role model for clinical practice to 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 established guidelines.
- Use problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution of 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, environment, and work issues and facilitate staff participation in decision-making.
- Assist with education activities for the unit or department.
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 wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
- Sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
