RN I - 10 West - Acute Care for the Elderly - Sign on bonus available

Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: September 12, 2020

Job Description:

Job Summary10 West is a Medical Surgical unit that is 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.This is the job opportunity that could change your nursing career. Be part of our award-winning organization that has earned distinguished accolades for clinical excellence.At Carilion Clinic, our team provides care in a forward-thinking environment. You will thrive through extensive training, supportive leaders and potential for advancement. Carilion offers comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and tuition options. Join a team where your skills and ideas will make a difference in the health of our patients and the communities we live in.As a registered nurse, you are expected to consistently deliver the best in care and customer service and demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with our patients, their families, visitors, and with each other. As part of the health care team, RNs assume primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of individualized care for patients of all ages. The registered nurse also utilizes delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team oriented, collaborative approach to patient care.The RN's duties include, but may not be limited to the following:Age specific admission and ongoing assessments are completed, documented and used to develop a plan of care.Collaborates with members of the health care team/patient/family to develop, implement, and evaluate an age-specific interdisciplinary plan of care. Revises plan according to changes in patient status.Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented utilizing automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Graduate of school of professional nursing of an accredited college or graduate of an approved program eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam.Experience: None.Licensure/Certification: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in Virginia or eligible to obtain Virginia RN licensure. Obtain CPR, and as needed ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications.Other: Computer skills required for electronic medical record (EPIC). Successfully complete orientation and competency requirements. Meet essential job functions.Our ValuesBelow are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.Commitment: Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.Compassion: Putting heart into everything we do.Courage: Doing what's right for our patients without question.Curiosity:Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.Requisition Number: 43000Employment Status: Full timeLocation: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial HospitalShift: Day/NightShift Details: Day/Evening/Night with every other weekendRecruiter: DANA E JOHNSONRecruiter Phone: 540-983-4006Recruiter Email: dejohnson@carilionclinic.orgThis is Carilion Clinic ... An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships. A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good. Make your tomorrow with us.Equal Opportunity EmployerMinorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityCarilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

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