Clinical Decisions

Cardiac Decision Unit Registered Nurse

RN - Cardiac Decision Unit

Roanoke, VA, US, 24014

Employment Status: Full time

Shift: Day/Evening/Night available

Facility: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Job Summary

The Cardiac PCU (6 West) is a 20 bed Progressive Care Unit under the Cardiovascular Institute that specializes in the care and well-being of our Cardiac and Medical-Cardiology patients to include short stay observation and inpatient cardiology patients. Our patient population includes diagnoses such as Acute Myocardial Infarction, Hypertensive Crisis, Unstable Angina, Arrhythmias and Congestive Heart Failure as well as post procedural patients such as Cardiac Catheterization, Pacemakers and Left atrial appendage procedures. Our nurses are critical care trained to include ACLS within your first year of employment. We will provide a tailored orientation program to meet your learning needs. The Cardiac PCU has a foundation focused on teamwork, professionalism, respect and providing excellent patient care. We welcome you to join our team!

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 Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of school of professional nursing of an accredited college or graduate of an approved program eligible to sit for the VA licensure exam.
• 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.

About Carilion

This 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.

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.

Carilion Total Rewards

What matters to you is important to uslike benefits, rewards, and resources to improve your life. Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. When you make your tomorrow with us, we'll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Flexible Work Arrangements/Schedules
• Remote Work Options
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.