Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit

Vantage Health Partners; Kenosha (WI); In loco; USD 46.000 - 72.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth support

Competitive paid time off

Employee discount program

Descrizione del lavoro

Vantage Health Partners in Kenosha, WI seeks a Registered Nurse for the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), a cardiac step-down unit on-site. This full-time, part-time, and per diem role involves frequent assessments, telemetry monitoring, medication administration and IV therapy with careful monitoring of patient status.

You will work with an experienced interdisciplinary team to provide high-quality, evidence-based care in compliance with Wisconsin nursing standards.

Competenze

• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• Active RN license in Wisconsin.
• BLS/CPR certification, within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS preferred or obtained after hire.

Mansioni

• Perform comprehensive and frequent assessments of moderately complex cardiac and medical patients.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry rhythms and respond to changes in patient status.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and continuous infusions safely and accurately.
• Escalate patient care concerns promptly to providers and rapid response team as needed.
• Develop and update individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses timely.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection control standards, and the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act.
• Support orientation of new staff and nursing students as requested.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and unit-based committees.

Conoscenze

Cardiac telemetry interpretation

Frequent patient assessment

Medication administration

IV therapy and continuous infusions

Critical thinking

Clinical decision-making

Patient education

Documentation

Formazione

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Active RN license in Wisconsin

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS certification preferred or within timeframe

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse for our Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), a cardiac step-down unit in Kenosha, WI. This on-site position (full-time, part-time and per diem openings) offers the opportunity to care for moderately complex patients who require closer monitoring than med-surg but do not need ICU-level care.

As a Registered Nurse on the IMCU, you will conduct frequent patient assessments, monitor cardiac telemetry, administer medications and IV therapies including continuous infusions, and elevate care promptly when patient status changes. You will work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while practicing in accordance with the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act. Opportunities to support orientation of new staff and nursing students are also available.

Compensation ranges from $33.50 to $52.50 per hour, based on experience, with evening and night shift differentials and a weekend program differential. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 403(b) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, professional growth support, competitive paid time off, and an employee discount program. Full-time, part-time, and per diem positions are available, with self-scheduling and day, night, and weekend-only shift options; specific schedule preferences will be discussed during the interview.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and frequent assessments of moderately complex cardiac and medical patients
• Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry rhythms and respond to changes in patient status
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and continuous infusions safely and accurately
• Escalate patient care concerns promptly to providers and the rapid response team as needed
• Develop, implement, and update individualized patient care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately and in a timely manner
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection control standards, and the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act
• Support orientation of new staff and nursing students as requested
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and unit-based committees

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Active RN license eligible to practice in Wisconsin
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Ability to monitor cardiac telemetry and interpret rhythms
• Strong patient assessment skills and ability to elevate care appropriately
• Competence in medication administration, IV therapy, and continuous infusion management
• Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred, or obtained within a defined timeframe after hire
• Preferred: Prior step-down, intermediate care (IMCU), or telemetry nursing experience