Rn Intermediate Care Unit

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse for the Intermediate Care Unit is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to patients by utilizing the nursing process and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members. This role includes administering medications and treatments, developing individualized patient care plans, documenting care according to standards, and participating in performance improvement activities. The nurse applies critical thinking to ensure patient safety and quality care within a hospital setting.

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments following approved nursing techniques and policies.
• Document patient care accurately and in compliance with standards of care.
• Develop and execute individualized patient care plans, including patient and family education.
• Participate in department or unit performance improvement and shared governance activities.
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance to other units or departments to support longitudinal patient care.
• Apply critical thinking to enhance patient safety and experience, escalating concerns appropriately.

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• CPR certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with education verification.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience.

• Experience in Intermediate Care or similar acute care settings.
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and communication skills.
• Knowledge of performance improvement methodologies.

• Work within a hospital Intermediate Care Unit environment.
• Must adhere to hospital policies, nursing standards, and state practice acts.
• Critical thinking and escalation of patient safety concerns are essential.

• Day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
• Shift assignments based on unit needs.