RN UNIT DIRECTOR - MEDICAL STEP DOWN UNIT

Company: Carilion Clinic
Location: Roanoke
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

How You'll Help Transform Healthcare:24 bed telemetry unit specializes in the care of Hospitalist Medicine patients with a focus on renal and a variety of other medical diagnoses.They serve as an alternate unit for GI, Pulmonary and other surgical/procedural patients being covered by Hospitalists. This unit can take 2 chronically ventilated patients.Here's your opportunity to work in a challenging and impactful environment defined by compassion, innovation, and a deep commitment to your personal well-being and professional development. As a vital member of our team, you'll enjoy working where creating a safe and healthy environment is a top priority. Within a setting renowned for clinical excellence, you will be responsible for the direct nursing unit, providing day-to-day leadership that results in the overall success of your team and department.

• Organize, manage, and control departmental functions and resources in a collaborative and participative manner for optimal performance of service.
• Demonstrate effective team-building and leadership skills. Establish day-to-day priorities and direct staff task assignments. Facilitate teams in problem-solving processes.
• Accurately administer and document treatments and medications for patients of all ages using automated computer systems, including electronic medical records.
• Monitor and evaluate patient experience with services.
• Implement programs to enhance the patient experience.
• Create a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families.What We Require:Education: Graduate of school of professional nursing. BSN Required at CMC due to Magnet designation. For outlying community hospitals, BSN is preferred or an ADN in conjunction with a related Masters degree.Experience: 3-5 years supervisory experience in a healthcare setting preferred.Licensure/Certifications/Registration: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia. AHA BLS-HCP required. May be required to obtain/maintain BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP based on specific work unit. In Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, de-escalation training must be successfully completed within four months of hire and then maintained going forward.Licensure and/or certification in medical or management related discipline preferred.Other Minimum Qualifications: Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, team leadership, priority setting and work competency skills. Promotes a respectful, inclusive culture of service excellence. In Psychiatry and Behavioral Health must possess ability to appropriately handle/restrain patients who may be disruptive and/or physically violent.About CarilionThis 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.Job Details:Requisition Number: 148800
  
  Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
  Employment Status: Full time
  Location: CRMH - Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
  Shift: Day
  Shift Details: Full Time Primarily days- 24x7 support
  Recruiter: EMILY F ALLEN
  Recruiter Email: efallen@carilionclinic.orgFor more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.Equal Opportunity Employer
  Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
  Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.
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