About this opportunity
CP01 Carilion Medical Center lists this RN 10 West Geriatrics / Acute Care for the Elderly Regular Part Time opportunity in roanoke, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Employment Status: Part time – Shift: Day (United States of America)
Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE – Roanoke, VA
How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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).
Benefits
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.
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Worksite address
roanoke, VA, 24000, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.