RN I - Pulmonary PCU - PRN
About The Position
The RN I provides professional nursing care to patients of all ages in a 20-bed progressive care unit that primarily cares for medical patients, with a frequent but not exclusive focus on pulmonary and respiratory conditions. Nurses provide high-acuity care using advanced monitoring, sound clinical judgment, and close collaboration with the care team. The 8 Mountain PCU is part of a Magnet-designated environment and emphasizes quality-driven practice, staff development, and patient-centered care. The culturally diverse, team-oriented unit values collaboration and continuous learning. The RN supports patient-centered care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, collaborating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary colleagues to help ensure safe, effective, high-quality outcomes. The role includes patient and family education, advocacy, quality initiatives, peer support, and compliance 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 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 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 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 departmental education activities.
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
