Position Overview
Employment Status: Full time | Shift: Weekends Only | Location: 1906 Belleview Ave SE – Roanoke, VA | Requisition Number: R | Unit: 20‑bed Pulmonary Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Job Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Compensation
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.
Benefits
- 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
Equal Employment Opportunity
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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