RN West Geriatrics​/Acute Care Elderly Regular Part Time

Employment Status:
Part time – Shift: Day (United States of America)

Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE – Roanoke, VA

Sign on Bonus Eligible

10 West is a medical surgical unit dedicated to our geriatric patients. Our nurses promote functional mobility for the elderly and assist our patients as they transition home or to skilled‑care facilities. Come join a team of health care professionals that are transforming care for the elderly at the bedside with evidence‑based care and proven quality initiatives.

• Consistently deliver the best in care and customer service, demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues.
• Assume primary accountability for nursing coordination and individualized care for patients of all ages.
• Utilize delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team‑oriented collaborative approach.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimum outcomes for all ages in the service area.
• Complete age‑specific admission and ongoing assessments; document and use them to develop a plan of care.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, patients, and families to develop, implement, and evaluate an age‑specific interdisciplinary plan of care.
• Revise the plan based on changes in patient status.
• Accurately administer and document treatments and medications for all ages using automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
• Identify, incorporate, and document patient/family educational needs in a timely manner.
• Contribute to Carilion Clinic’s performance improvement activities.
• Act as a patient advocate, protector of patient rights, and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
• Operate within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support evidence‑based quality patient care and performance improvement.
• Exhibit clinical expertise amid rapidly changing circumstances.
• Plan strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption while improving 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/director predetermined projects within specified time frames and guidelines.
• Use problem‑solving methods to resolve patient and personnel situations that arise in the work area.
• Take an active role in orienting new employees.
• Provide feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.
• Offer input into practice, environment, and work issues by participating on unit, hospital, and system activities to facilitate staff decision‑making.
• Assist with educational activities for the unit/department.

• Graduate of a professional nursing school or an approved program eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.
• In possession of AHA BLS‑HCP. May be required to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP based on the specific unit.
• Computer skills required for electronic medical records (EPIC).

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Employer‑funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off accrued from day one
• On‑site fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to the Virgin Pulse health and wellness app
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity

Employer:

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veteran status. Carilion is a Drug‑Free Workplace.