Registered Nurse- IMCU West Intermediate Care

Powers Health•Munster, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Powers Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for the IMCU West unit at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana. IMCU West is a multidisciplinary, 24-hour unit on the third floor of the Parkview Tower. Patients older than twelve may be admitted, and the average patient age is 67. The unit cares primarily for patients with medical diagnoses, as well as surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring or observation after surgery. Frequent diagnoses include angina, rule-out or post-myocardial infarction, cardiac dysrhythmia, coronary artery disease, COPD, congestive heart failure, pre- and post-PTCA, post-stent care, diabetes, CVA, and peripheral vascular diseases. This bonus-eligible position is a 12-hour day shift from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Registered Nurse implements, directs, communicates, and documents the nursing process; provides a safe environment; and practices according to established standards of care, the Nurse Practice Act, and Powers Health policies and procedures. The nurse supports the organization’s mission and philosophy by providing high-quality care and demonstrating dignity, compassionate care, community, quality, and stewardship. Powers Health offers a competitive wage and benefits package, along with tools, resources, and mentoring opportunities to support career growth and development.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current professional licensure from the State of Indiana Health Professions Bureau.
Obtain and maintain current certification as required in specialty areas.
Obtain and maintain current CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement, direct, communicate, and document the nursing process.
Provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and associates.
Practice in accordance with established standards of care, the Nurse Practice Act, and Powers Health policies and procedures.
Provide high-quality care in support of Powers Health’s mission and philosophy.
Support community well-being and serve the needs of all people.
Demonstrate the values of dignity, compassionate care, community, quality, and stewardship.