What are the responsibilities and job description for the (PRN) Intermediate Care Unit Nurse position at Townsen Memorial Hospital?
Townsen Memorial is hiring for a PRN Intermediate Care Unit Nurse to join out team in our West Bellaire, TX location!
SUMMARY:
The Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for a designated group of patients in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and standards. The IMCU RN provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to patients who require more frequent monitoring and nursing intervention, but who are not critical enough to require intensive care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care to a variety of complex medical and post-surgical patients.
- Monitor and interpret vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygen levels, and neurological status.
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as prescribed.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, respiratory therapists, and case management.
- Recognize and respond to early signs of patient deterioration.
- Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR).
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, procedures, and post-discharge care.
- Maintain compliance with infection control, patient safety, and quality standards.
- Participate in continuing education and professional development.
- Perform other related tasks as needed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Strong assessment and clinical judgment skills.
- Strong clinical reasoning and ability to anticipate complications and act quickly.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making in high-stress, time-sensitive situations.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients and tasks efficiently.
- Effective and professional communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Proficient in EMR systems and basic computer skills.
- Proficient in telemetry monitoring, recognizing arrhythmias, and initiating appropriate nursing interventions.
- Ability to safely handle rapidly changing patient conditions and initiate emergency response protocols.
- Familiarity with intermediate care nursing principles, including step-down and telemetry-level care.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Associates Degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
- One (1) year of experience in medical-surgical telemetry or step-down/intermediate care unit (IMCU)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certified
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certified
- Telemetry certified or must be obtained within sixty (60) days of hire
Townsen Memorial Hospital is an accredited network of facilities with an emphasis on emergency care, outpatient surgery, and diagnostics and imaging. Our core mission is to provide compassionate, evidence-based patient care to those we serve. At Townsen Memorial, we encompass diversity, dignity, and inclusiveness as a reflection of our core values. Townsen Memorial is committed to driving cutting edge healthcare to our patients, our communities and each other.
Please visit our website for more information: https://townsenhospital.com
Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
