Registered Nurse (RN) IMCU Intermediate Care Unit (FT Days 7A-7P) Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus

UMC Health System

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. IMCU Intermediate Care Unit Full-Time Days 7A-7P Unit to Open November. Start dates beginning in September and October. The Intermediate Care Unit is an18-bed intermediate critical care inpatient unit that prides itself in providing patient centered family care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations. The mission of this unit will be to provide the utmost quality of care to patients that require a higher level of care but do not fit the care needs that an intensive care setting provides. Highlighting a care model that places focus on nurses delivering exceptional care and emphasizes a Primary Care Nursing model with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3-4. Nurses serving in this unit care for a diverse patient population including but not limited to neurological, medical, advanced pulmonary requiring CPAP, BiPAP, AVAPS, high-flow oxygen, or mechanical ventilation via tracheostomy, surgical, trauma, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, metabolic, continuous intermediate cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, and patients requiring nursing interventions every 2 hours for (neuro checks, complex wound care, glucose monitoring, blood pressure, etc..); vital signs hourly for up to 4 hours. A multi-disciplinary approach to nursing care is utilized on the IMCU. Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing and directing patient care for a group of patients. Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License
Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience.
Must maintain a current BLS & ACLS certification from American Heart Association
BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire

Nice To Haves

PCCN Certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

assesses
implements or delegates
plans
evaluates total nursing care
providing and directing patient care for a group of patients
Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care

Benefits

Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available (if applicable)
Educational Reimbursement for pursing BSN/MSN after 90 days of employment (if applicable)
Flexible scheduling
Career Ladder Opportunities
Specialty certification review course
Specialty certification payment voucher
No mandatory floating/overtime
Mentor program
Resilience program
Emotional
Physical
Spiritual
Financial
Career
Community
On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
Discounted Pharmacy Cost
Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
PTO & Extended Illness
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance