RN - Neuro Specialty Unit
About The Position
The RN - Neuro Specialty Unit provides step-down nursing care for patients with non-traumatic brain injuries and other diagnoses, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, seizure disorders, brain tumor or cancer, and neuromuscular conditions. The unit also includes an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit. Registered nurses deliver care and customer service with respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy. They are accountable for coordinating and providing individualized care to patients of all ages, using delegation, critical thinking, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. RNs may also contribute through clinical, leadership, or education pathways that support evidence-based quality care and performance improvement. This is a full-time position with a day/evening shift at the Roanoke facility. The compensation range is $33.52–$50.28; pay depends on qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience.
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.
- Computer skills required for use of the EPIC electronic medical record.
- May be required to obtain or maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, or NRP based on the specific work unit.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care to achieve optimal patient outcomes for patients of all ages, as appropriate to the service area.
- Complete, document, and use age-specific admission and ongoing assessments 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 implement and document education appropriately.
- Contribute to Carilion Clinic performance improvement activities and support evidence-based, quality patient care.
- Act as a patient advocate, protect patient rights, and provide psychological, social, and cultural support.
- Apply knowledge of growth and development to the care of patients served.
- Demonstrate clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
- Plan strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption and to improve patient outcomes.
- Model clinical practice for 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 guidelines.
- Use problem-solving methods to resolve patient and personnel situations in the work area.
- Take an active role in orienting new employees and provide staff feedback through appropriate communication and documentation.
- Participate in unit, hospital, 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
- Sign-on bonus.
- 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 at Carilion Wellness centers.
- Access to the Personify Health wellness app.
- Childcare discounts.
- Continued education and training.
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Job Type
Full-time
