RN - Medical Step Down Unit

Responsibilities

• Day/Evening/Night (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R163072 RN - Medical Step Down Unit (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare: Sign on Bonus 26-bed, high-acuity progressive care unit caring for complex patients who require continuous monitoring and frequent clinical intervention.
• Nurses practice in a fast-paced environment that demands strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and effective interdisciplinary collaboration.
• The RN provides professional nursing care to patients across all age groups, supporting patient-centered care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• This role collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality patient outcomes.
• The RN Provides individualized patient care and coordinates care delivery for patients of all ages.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Completes and documents age-specific assessments to support development of care plans.
• Collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to develop and adjust care plans.
• Administers treatments and medications accurately and documents care in electronic medical records.
• Identifies and addresses patient and family education needs.
• Participates in performance improvement and quality initiatives.
• Advocates for patients and supports their rights and psychosocial needs.
• Applies knowledge of growth and development to provide age-appropriate care.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise in dynamic and changing care environments.
• Implements strategies to improve patient outcomes and resource utilization.
• Serves as a role model and supports development of peers and team members.
• Manages resources, prioritizes tasks, and adapts to changing patient care needs.
• Supports orientation and training of new employees.
• Uses problem-solving skills to address patient care and operational challenges.
• Provides feedback and participates in shared decision-making activities.
• Supports education activities within the department.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with regulatory and organizational standards.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved program required.
• None.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia required or eligibility to obtain licensure required.
• AHA BLS-HCP required.
• Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required based on assigned work area.
• Keyboarding skills and computer literacy required, including use of electronic medical records.
• For Behavioral Health roles, must demonstrate ability to safely manage disruptive or potentially violent patients.

Pay

• $33.52 - $50.28 Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience.
• The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.

Benefits

• https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive.
• That’s 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 you’re away.
• 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: 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, Personify Health Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training

Employment Status

Full time

This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Recruiter

EMILY ALLEN Recruiter Email: [email protected] For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537. 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 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.