RN - 19347877

MVHS • Utica, NY

3d

About The Position

The Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide high-quality nursing care to adult patients with a range of conditions. The 64-bed unit includes 15 designated neuro beds and cares for patients with neuro, cardiac, trauma, and respiratory issues, as well as COPD, diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis, myocardial infarction, cardiac stepdown, and postoperative needs. Patients are ages 18 and older. The unit uses temperature pacers, chest tubes, arterial lines, BiPAP machines, and Neptune Vapo. Respiratory therapy assists with weaning chronic ventilator patients.

The nurse provides comprehensive care addressing patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. The role includes assessment, care planning, administering medications and treatments, monitoring patient data and responding to condition changes, managing advanced medical technologies, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and educating patients and families. Participation in the continuum of care may include transfers between units.

The shift is 6:30 AM–7:00 PM. Block scheduling is not guaranteed, and floating to other units may be required based on patient needs. Scrub color is navy blue.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in an Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Current Registered Nurse license in New York.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR), specifically EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to intermediate care patients, addressing physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Conduct assessments, develop nursing care plans, and administer medications and treatments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Monitor and interpret patient data and respond promptly to changes in condition.
• Implement and manage advanced medical technologies.
• Educate patients and families regarding health management and recovery processes.
• Participate in the continuum of care, including potential patient transfers within units.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed