RN - Medical Step Down Unit

Carilion Clinic • Roanoke, VA

1d • $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. Nurses work in a fast-paced environment requiring strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration. The RN supports patient-centered care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and collaborates with the healthcare team to promote safe, effective, high-quality patient outcomes.

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 patient 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 development of care plans.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care plans.
• Accurately administer treatments and medications 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 education activities within the department.
• 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.
• Sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed