Home Health Nurse- Weekends Only

Job Summary

Roanoke Region- Full Time Weekends Only

***Sign on Bonus Eligible***

Interacts with patients, families, visitors, and all members of the health care team to develop, coordinate, and manage the plan of care.  Delegates and oversees delivery of patient care. Maintains patient, staff and customer confidentiality. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and assesses data reflective of the patient’s status.  Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and provides care according to departmental policies and procedures.  May be exposed to infectious diseases, bio-hazardous and hazardous materials, including regulated medical wastes, and combative patients. Work is performed in a patient care environment and is often fast-paced, requiring use of prioritization skills.  Physical requirements include: lifting, prolonged periods of standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, etc.  May be asked to provide care at other Carilion facilities to meet patient needs.  Some positions may be required to take call. Supports the Culture of Excellence and actively practices the Carilion Clinic Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles. Some positions may be required to take call.

Make a difference where it matters: in the homes and hearts of patients and families seeking attentive, superior healthcare. Make a difference with Carilion Clinic, an organization that has earned significant clinical accolades. Our community-based organization includes a comprehensive network of hospitals, primary and specialty physician practices and other complementary services. Our affiliations with prestigious academic medical institutions provide additional opportunities for research and education.

Based in western Virginia, we inspire better health through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. Realize the advantages of building your career with a regional leader, including supportive leadership, inter-professional teams, innovative learning and training, shared decision-making, and advancement potential.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduate of school of professional nursing.

Experience: For Home Health, one year of experience is required with home health experience preferred.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.  For Home Health, must have valid Virginia Drivers License and pass a Criminal Record Check as per Virginia state law. Must obtain /maintain AHA BLS-HCP.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Must successfully complete orientation and competency requirements. Keyboarding skills required for automated computer systems, including electronic medical records. Must be able to meet essential job functions.

Our Values

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

Collaboration: Working together with purpose to achieve shared goals.

Commitment:  Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:  Putting heart into everything we do.

Courage:  Doing what’s right for our patients without question.

Curiosity:  Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.