Registered Nurse (RN) Intermediate Medical Care Unit (IMCU)

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Intermediate Medical Care Unit (IMCU) at Frye Regional Medical Center is a 12-bed unit caring for patients who require close monitoring and specialized nursing care. Our team is known for its exceptional collaboration, supportive culture, and commitment to delivering outstanding patient outcomes. Nurses enjoy the opportunity to expand their clinical skills while working alongside experienced colleagues in a positive, team-oriented environment that values professional growth and work-life balance.

Requirements

• Current state RN license
• Active North Carolina RN license (single-state) or compact required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of RN experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• One to two years of IMCU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree