RN - Medical PCU

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

6d•$34 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The RN provides professional nursing care to patients across all age groups in a 26-bed, high-acuity progressive care unit. The unit cares for complex patients who require continuous monitoring and frequent clinical intervention, in a fast-paced environment that demands strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. The RN supports patient-centered care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, high-quality outcomes. The role includes coordinating individualized care, completing age-specific assessments, developing and adjusting care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, administering treatments and medications, documenting care in electronic medical records, and addressing education needs. The RN also contributes to quality initiatives, advocates for patients, supports peers and new employees, manages resources and priorities, and complies 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

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.