RN Director - Medical Cardiology PCU

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

RN Director opportunity on Medical Cardiology PCU (7 West). The unit specializes in the care and management of acute and chronic heart failure and other cardiovascular or medical conditions. They serve as the alternate unit for medicine observation patients. This 26 bed telemetry PCU is part of Carilion's Cardiovascular Institute (CVI). Carilion Clinic is a 5x Magnet-designated facility, a Level 1 trauma center, and a teaching hospital. Relocation assistance available. 

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 Carilion

This 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.