Employment Status:
Full time
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Facility:
159 Hartley Way - Pearisburg
Requisition Number:
R157156 RN - Med/Surg - CGCH - Days (Open)
How Youll Help Transform Healthcare:
This position is located at Carilion Giles Community Hospital (CGCH) in Pearisburg VA.
As a registered nurse (RN) 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
- Assesses plans implements and evaluates patient care in order to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages as appropriate to service area.
- 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.
- Treatments and medications for patients of all ages are accurately administered and documented utilizing automated computer systems including electronic medical records.
- Patient/family (caregiver) educational needs are identified in a timely manner incorporated into the plan of care implemented and documented appropriately.
- Contributes to Carilion Clinics performance improvement activities.
- Consistently demonstrates the role of patient advocate protector of patients rights and provider of psychological/social/cultural support.
- Applies knowledge of growth and development to appropriately care for patients served.
- Determines and performs within clinical leadership and/or education pathways to support (direct/indirect) evidenced based quality patient care service and performance improvement.
- Exhibits clinical expertise in rapidly changing circumstances.
- Plans strategies to reduce length of stay turnaround time resource consumption and improve patient outcomes.
- Functions as role model for clinical practice to coworker students and physicians. Manages resources establishes priorities and modifies environment to meet patient care needs.
- Completes manager/director predetermined projects within specified time frame and according to pre-established guidelines.
- Uses problem-solving methods to facilitate resolution to patient and personnel situations that present in the work area.
- Takes an active role in the orientation of new employees.
- Provides feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation.
- Provides input into practice environment and work issues by participating on unit hospital and/or system activities which facilitates staff participation/input in decision making.
- Assists with providing education activities for unit/department.
What We Require:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or an approved nursing program eligible to sit for the Virginia RN licensure examination.
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 specific work unit.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Computer skills required for electronic medical record (EPIC).
This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents. Incumbents may be asked to perform other job-related duties as needed.
Recruiter:
WHITNEY SHELL
Recruiter Email:
For more information contact the HR Service Center at 1-.
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. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing 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.
For more information on E-Verify: Pay and Well-beingat Carilion ClinicCarilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. Thats why we offer a well-rounded benefits package and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy healthy life at work and when youre away.
When you make your tomorrow with us well enhance your potential to realize the best in are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app Virgin Pulse
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training