Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care (IMCU) - St. Joseph Warren Hospital
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care (Step down) role at St. Joseph Warren Hospital delivers nursing care to patients in a progressive care setting that serves as an intermediate level between Med-Surg and ICU. The RN assesses patient status, prioritizes patient problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans to improve outcomes, and helps ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team and coordinates care across hospital departments. The role includes administering medications according to applicable state requirements and organizational policies, advocating for patient safety, and contributing to ongoing quality improvement. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week and lists all work shifts.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- One year of RN experience is required.
- BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support 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).
- Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred).
- BLS or ACLS certification at hire is preferred.
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.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- 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 and consistently with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
