RN - Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit

Position Overview

Employment Status:
Full time |

Shift: Weekends Only |

Location:

1906 Belleview Ave SE – Roanoke, VA | Requisition Number: R115034 | Unit: 20‑bed Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

As a registered nurse in the Magnet‑designated 8 Mountain PCU, you will provide high‑acuity, patient‑centered care for medical patients with a focus on pulmonary and respiratory conditions. You will lead nursing coordination, deliver individualized care, utilize delegation and critical thinking, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in a culturally diverse environment.

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for all ages to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Conduct age‑specific admissions, ongoing assessments, and documentation using EPIC E‑MR.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary age‑specific plans of care.
• Revise plans as patient status changes.
• Accurately administer treatments and medications; document all interventions.
• Identify and address patient/family education needs in a timely manner.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and record contributions.
• Advocate for patients, protect rights, and provide psychological/social/cultural support.
• Apply knowledge of growth and development appropriate to served populations.
• Perform leadership or educational functions to support evidence‑based care.
• Implement strategies to reduce length of stay, improve outcomes, and manage resources.
• Mentor new employees and provide constructive feedback to staff.
• Contribute to unit, hospital, and system activities; support staff participation in decision‑making.
• Assist with education activities for the unit/department.

• Graduate of a professional nursing school from an accredited college or a program approved to sit for the VA licensure exam.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.
• Certified in AHA BLS‑HCP; may be required to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP based on unit needs.
• Computer skills required for electronic medical record (EPIC) use.

Range: $33.52 – $50.28 per hour. Compensation depends on qualifications, credentials, education, and prior experience and is not inclusive of benefits or pension plans.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employer‑funded pension plan (vested after five years)
• Voluntary 403(b) plan
• Paid time off (accrued from day one)
• On‑site fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to the Personify Health wellness app
• Child care discounts
• Continued education and training support

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.