RN - Medical ICU

Employment Status:
Full time

Shift: Evening/Night (United States of America)
Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke
Requisition Number: R159874 RN - Medical ICU (Open)

Our 12-bed ICU specializes in pulmonary care, including sepsis, ARDS, and pulmonary hypertension. The unit also provides CRRT and targeted temperature management.

As a registered nurse, you are expected to consistently deliver the best in care, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy, and contribute as a primary accountable leader in the provision of individualized care for patients of all ages. Your responsibilities include collaboration, critical thinking, effective delegation, and participation in performance improvement activities.

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Conducts age-specific admissions and ongoing assessments to develop a plan of care.
• Collaborates with the health care team and family to develop, implement, and evaluate interdisciplinary care plans.
• Revises care plans based on changes in patient status.
• Administers treatments and medications accurately and documents through automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
• Identifies patient/family educational needs and incorporates them into the plan of care.
• Contributes to performance improvement activities and functions as a patient advocate and support provider.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development appropriate to patient age.
• Performs clinical, leadership, and education pathways to support evidence-based care.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
• Plans strategies to reduce length of stay, turnaround time, and resource consumption while improving outcomes.
• Serves as a role model for clinical practice to co-workers, students, and physicians.
• Manages resources, establishes priorities, and modifies the environment to meet patient care needs.
• Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frames.
• Uses problem-solving methods to resolve patient and personnel situations.
• Participates in the orientation of new employees and provides feedback to staff.
• Participates in unit, hospital, and system activities to facilitate decision making.
• Assists in educational activities for the unit/department.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of a school of professional nursing from an accredited college or an approved program eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure.
• Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required; may be required to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP based on the specific work unit.
• Other:
  Computer skills required for electronic medical records (EPIC).

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Employer-Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403(b))
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to Virgin Pulse health and wellness app
• Discounts on childcare
• 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 veteran status.

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities requiring special assistance with our online application process, contact Carilion HR Service Center at , 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.