RN - Inpatient Surgical Care

Job Details

Employment Status:
Full time

Shift: Weekends Only (United States of America)

Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE
- Roanoke

Requisition Number: R138664 RN
- Inpatient Surgical Care (Open)

Sign on Bonus available. The 20 bed telemetry PCU specializes in care and management of general and bariatric surgery patients and serves as an alternate unit for neuro/trauma surgery patients, hospitalist/medicine cases, and urology/other surgery patients. As a registered nurse, you consistently deliver high‑quality care, exemplary customer service, and demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in every encounter.

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Documents age‑specific admissions, ongoing assessments, and integrates findings into individualized care plans.
• Collaborates with the health‑care team, patients, and families to develop and evaluate interdisciplinary care plans.
• Revises care plans in response to changes in patient status.
• Accurately administers treatments and medications using electronic medical records.
• Identifies and addresses patient/family educational needs, integrating them into the plan of care.
• Contributes to performance‑improvement activities and quality initiatives.
• Advocates for patient rights and provides psychological, social, and cultural support.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development to provide appropriate care.
• Performs within clinical, leadership, and educational pathways to support evidence‑based care.
• Exhibits clinical expertise amid rapidly changing circumstances.
• Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption while improving outcomes.
• Serves as a clinical role model for co‑workers, students, and physicians.
• Manages resources, sets priorities, and modifies the environment to meet patient needs.
• Completes manager/director projects within specified time frames and guidelines.
• Utilizes problem‑solving methods to resolve patient and personnel situations.
• Participates actively in orientation of new employees and provides appropriate feedback.
• Engages in unit, hospital, and system activities to facilitate staff decision making.
• Assists with educational activities for the unit/department.

• Graduate of a professional nursing school from an accredited college or 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.
• AHA BLS‑HCP required; may need BLS, ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP per unit.
• Computer proficiency for electronic medical records (EPIC).

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.
• Employer‑Funded Pension Plan (vested after five years) and voluntary 403B.
• Paid Time Off accrued from day one.
• On‑site fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers.
• Access to Virgin Pulse health and wellness app.
• Childcare discounts.
• Continued education and training opportunities.

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 veterans’ status. Carilion is a Drug‑Free Workplace.