RN - Neuro & Trauma

RN – Neuro & Trauma Employment Status: Full time Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R141073 Overview This 28 bed M/S unit is the primary unit for Trauma/Neurosurgery, Urology, and General surgery patients. The unit has a dedicated Neurosurgical ACP daily and serves as the alternate unit for orthopaedic surgery, hospitalist, and other medicine patients. Responsibilities Deliver the best in care and customer service, demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy to patients, families, visitors, and colleagues. Assume primary accountability for nursing coordination and provision of individualized care for patients of all ages. Utilize delegation and critical thinking skills to provide quality service through a team‑oriented, collaborative approach to patient care. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimum outcomes for patients of all ages. Complete age‑specific admission and ongoing assessments, document them, and use the data to develop a plan of care. Collaborate with team members, patients, and families to develop, implement, and evaluate age‑specific interdisciplinary plans of care. Revise plans according to changes in patient status. Accurately administer treatments and medications, documenting in electronic medical records. Identify patient/family educational needs, incorporate them into the plan of care, and document appropriately. Contribute to organizational performance improvement activities. Advocate for patients, protect their rights, and provide psychological, social, and cultural support. Apply knowledge of growth and development to care for patients appropriately. Perform within clinical, leadership, and/or education pathways to support evidenced‑based, quality patient care and performance improvement. Exhibit clinical expertise in 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 colleagues, students, and physicians. Manage resources, establish priorities, and modify the environment to meet patient care needs. Complete assigned projects within specified time frames and according to guidelines. Use problem‑solving methods to facilitate resolution of patient and personnel situations. Take an active role in orienting new employees. Provide feedback to staff using appropriate communication and documentation. Contribute to practice, environmental, and work‑related improvements through participation in unit, hospital, and system activities. Assist with educational activities for the unit and department. Qualifications Graduate of a school of professional nursing from an accredited college 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. AHA BLS‑HCP required; may need additional BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications based on unit requirements. Computer skills required for EPIC electronic medical records. EEO Statement 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's status. Carilion is a Drug‑Free Workplace. Benefits Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and 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 Carilion Wellness centers Access to health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse Discounts on childcare Continuing education and training About Carilion A not‑for‑profit, mission‑driven health system headquartered in Roanoke, VA. We offer award‑winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, and multi‑specialty physician practices across southwestern Virginia. Collaboration, innovation, and a culture of learning are integral to our workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr