RN - Neuro ICU

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

6d•$34 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The RN - Neuro ICU works in a 12-bed intensive care unit specializing in care for non-traumatic brain injuries and other conditions, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, seizure disorders, brain tumors or cancer, and neuromuscular conditions. The unit also serves as an alternative unit for neurosurgery patients. Registered nurses consistently deliver high-quality care and customer service while demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy. They are accountable for coordinating and providing individualized care to patients of all ages, using delegation and critical-thinking skills in a collaborative, team-oriented approach. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating with patients, families, and the health care team; administering and documenting treatments and medications; supporting patient and family education; contributing to performance improvement; and serving as a patient advocate. The nurse may also support clinical practice, leadership, or education pathways; assist with orientation and staff education; provide feedback; participate in unit, hospital, or system activities; and complete assigned projects.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college 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.
Computer skills required for use of the EPIC electronic medical record.

Nice To Haves

May be required to obtain and maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP certification depending on the work unit.

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 health care team, patients, and families to develop, implement, and evaluate age-specific interdisciplinary plans of care, revising plans 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 plan of care, and provide 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 for patients served.
Work 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 and to improve 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 timelines and guidelines.
Use problem-solving methods to resolve patient and personnel situations in the work area.
Participate actively 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.