Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) - Southside Medical Center - PRN
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Progressive Care (Step down) unit at Southside Medical Center delivers nursing care to patients and serves as a care connection between Med-Surg and ICU. The role uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, prioritize patient problems and needs, develop and carry out care plans, improve outcomes, and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN 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 quality improvement; and administers medications according to applicable state practice requirements and organizational policies. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- One year of RN experience.
- BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support; certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care, and ACLS is required within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
- Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred).
- BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, analyze assessment data, create plans of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Serve as a point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
- Advocate for patient safety by participating in ongoing departmental quality improvement.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with the State of Practice and organizational policies and procedures.
- Assess patient status and prioritize patient problems and needs.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Help provide a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and 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
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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