New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Medical Care Unit (IMCU) - St. Mary's Hospital
About The Position
The New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intermediate Medical Care Unit (IMCU), described in the posting as Progressive Care (Step down), delivers nursing care to patients in a role that serves as a connection between Med-Surg and ICU units. The nurse assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes, and helps ensure a safe, therapeutic environment. The role collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts initial and ongoing assessments; analyzes assessment data; plans, implements, and evaluates treatment; coordinates care across hospital departments; advocates for patient safety through ongoing quality improvement; and administers medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned. This is a full-time night position scheduled for 36 hours per week, with shifts listed as 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The position is at St. Mary's Hospital, in the Med/Surg Telemetry Unit in Richmond.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), or RN applicant.
- BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
- BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.
- Previous experience as an LPN or Patient Care Technician/CNA.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status using organizational and leadership skills.
- Determine the priority of patients’ problems and needs.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Serve as a point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments.
- Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options and life insurance.
- Mental health resources and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental leave, and FMLA leave.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
