RN I Palliative Care Flex

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Employment Status: Variable / Flex Shift: Day/Evening/Night (United States of America) Facility: 1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke Requisition Number: R160550 RN I Palliative Care Flex (Open) How You'll Help Transform Healthcare: The Palliative Care unit is an adult inpatient medical-surgical unit with 10 private patient rooms that have excellent views of the Roanoke Valley. Comprised of Registered Nurses and Nursing Assistants, our nursing team is specially trained at providing care for people living with serious illness. Palliative Care focuses on relief of symptoms and stressors of a serious illness. Our focus is patient centered, and with the Palliative Care team, we provide interprofessional assessment and comprehensive management of patients' and families' physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and bereavement needs. 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. What We Require: Education: Graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved program required. Experience: None. Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: Current Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia required or eligibility to obtain licensure required. Life Support: AHA BLS-HCP required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required based on assigned work area. Other Minimum Qualifications: 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. 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 Hicks Recruiter Email: elhicks@carilionclinic.org 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. For more information on E-Verify: 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. T hat'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, Virgin Pulse Discounts on childcare Continue