RN - Trauma Step Down

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN provides professional nursing care to patients across all age groups in a 20-bed PCU specializing in trauma surgery. Four beds are dedicated to an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, and two beds are equipped for patients requiring chronic ventilation. The RN supports patient-centered care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, and collaborates with the healthcare team to promote safe, effective, high-quality outcomes. The role includes coordinating individualized care; documenting age-specific assessments and care in electronic medical records; collaborating with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams; administering treatments and medications; providing education; advocating for patients; and participating in quality initiatives. The RN also supports peers and new employees, manages resources and changing care needs, contributes to departmental education and shared decision-making, and complies with confidentiality, 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 and coordinate individualized patient care 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 education activities within the department.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with regulatory and organizational standards.