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Intermediate Care Unit Nurse

Townsen Memorial Hospital

#Registered Nurse #EMR #BLS #ACLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #PALS #Infection Control #Hospital #EKG

Quick overview

The IMCU Registered Nurse provides high-quality care to patients requiring frequent monitoring and nursing intervention. Responsibilities include assessing patient status, administering treatments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to prevent patient deterioration.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have an Associate Degree in Nursing, a Texas RN license, and one year of experience in medical-surgical telemetry or IMCU. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and PALS, with EKG competency required within 60 days of hire.

associate degreeTime ManagementMedication AdministrationProblem SolvingPatient AssessmentPatient EducationEmergency ResponseElectronic Medical RecordsInterdisciplinary CollaborationIV TherapyClinical JudgmentTelemetry MonitoringEKG Interpretation

Job description

Townsen Memorial is hiring for a Full-Time Days Intermediate Care Unit Nurse to join our team in our Houston TX 77072 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.

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