Intermediate Care RN
Utica, NY
WCS Healthcare Partners
9x4 hrs, Nights

Join our dedicated team at WCS Healthcare Partners in Utica, NY, where you will have the opportunity to provide exceptional care in an Intermediate Care Unit. Enjoy the vibrant community of Utica, known for its rich history and welcoming atmosphere, while advancing your nursing career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU).
• Monitor and assess patient conditions, administer medications, and perform necessary interventions.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Utilize specialty equipment such as temporary pacemakers, chest tubes, arterial lines, and BiPAP machines.
• Manage patients with common diagnoses including neuro, cardiac, trauma, COPD, DKA, sepsis, MI, CV stepdown, and post-operative care.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation in the EPIC electronic medical records system.
• Float to other units as required to meet patient care needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Current and active New York RN license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Experience with chronic ventilator management and collaboration with respiratory therapists.
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical records system.
• Flexibility to work the night shift from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM.