Registered Nurse

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care in Washington, DC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Intermediate Care Unit. The role delivers high-acuity, evidence-based nursing care to medically complex patients who require close monitoring but not intensive care.

You will administer medications, coordinate therapies, monitor vital signs, and respond rapidly to changing clinical conditions, while educating patients and families and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse licensure (RN).
• Strong clinical judgment for intermediate-acuity care and rapid response.
• Medication administration expertise and ability to manage complex care needs.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and patient-centered education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity, evidence-based nursing care to medically complex patients.
• Administer medications, coordinate therapies, and ensure safe care delivery.
• Monitor vital signs and patient status; escalate concerns as needed.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, safety, and post-acute guidance.
• Collaborate with interprofessional team to coordinate care and optimize outcomes.
• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and adhere to clinical protocols and evidence-based practices.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical judgment

Medication administration

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Registered Nurse – Medical Intermediate Care Unit

Provide high-acuity, evidence-based nursing care to medically complex patients who require close monitoring but not intensive care. Deliver comprehensive assessments, manage medications and treatments, and respond rapidly to changing clinical conditions.

• Perform ongoing patient assessments and interpret clinical changes.
• Administer medications, coordinate therapeutic interventions, and ensure safe care delivery.
• Monitor vital signs and patient status, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, safety, and post-acute guidance.
• Collaborate with an interprofessional team to coordinate care and optimize outcomes.
• Support quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Maintain documentation and adhere to clinical protocols and evidence-based practices.

Qualifications/Skills

• Current Registered Nurse licensure.
• Strong clinical judgment for intermediate-acuity care and rapid response.
• Medication administration expertise and ability to manage complex care needs.
• Effective communication, teamwork, and patient-centered education skills.