10 WEST IS A 28 BED MEDICAL-SURGICAL UNIT PRIMARILY CONSISTS OF THE GERIATRIC POPULATION WITH A WIDE RANGE OF MEDICAL DIAGNOSES. TOGETHER WE WORK AS A TEAM TO ENSURE THE NEEDS OF OUR PATIENTS ARE MET. THE CARE WE PROVIDE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND MAINTAINING A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE SPACE TO HEAL AS OUR PATIENTS TRANSITION HOME OR TO SKILLED-CARE FACILITIES.

This position is full time, working the day with every other weekend and rotating holidays

• Provide basic nursing care and perform advanced technical skills for specified age groups.
• Transport patients, supplies, specimens, and equipment within the facility.
• Appropriately document and report patient observations to licensed staff.
• Contribute to Carilion Clinic’s performance improvement activities.
• Review medical records for outstanding orders.Process equipment between patients as needed (clean unit-based equipment and gather supplies needed to operate equipment).
• Manage admissions, transfers, and discharges.Coordinate patient flow into/out of area using department/unit-specific software and Intranet.
• May also provide one-on-one patient care related to suicide or safety precautions