RN (New Grads Only) Intermediate Care Unit, Forbes Hospital
Core
Registered Nurse providing leadership and direct patient care in a high-acuity cardiac Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) for patients with chest pain, cardiac drips, post-open heart, and TAVR procedures.
Role type
Staff Registered Nurse (New Grads Only)
Builds
Patient care plans and safe clinical outcomes in a 47-bed cardiac unit
Domain
Healthcare / Cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nursing process, patient assessment, care planning, delegation, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient safety initiatives, quality improvement, cultural competence, time management
Preferred skills
Specialty certification
Technologies
Electronic health records, order sets
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care; assign or delegate tasks to LPNs and support staff; supervise delegates and evaluate LPN scope of practice; participate in interdisciplinary teams to evaluate clinical care; promote patient safety and quality initiatives; utilize the nursing process to determine patient care needs; analyze health status and compare data with norms; accept assignments in areas other than primary unit; participate in professional organizations and continuous learning; resolve patient/family concerns.
Seniority
Entry-level (New Grads Only)