Job Title: Intermediate Care Registered Nurse

Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse to provide specialized nursing care to patients who require close monitoring and intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Assessment and Monitoring:
• Perform comprehensive assessments of patients' health status upon admission and throughout their stay in the IMC unit.
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, oxygenation levels, and other physiological parameters, identifying changes and responding promptly to acute conditions.
• Clinical Care and Interventions:
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and treatments as prescribed, ensuring accuracy in dosage, administration, and monitoring of therapeutic responses.
• Perform complex nursing procedures such as managing ventilated patients, administering blood products, and titrating vasoactive medications under physician supervision.
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making:
• Utilize clinical judgment and critical thinking skills to assess patient conditions, prioritize care needs, and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare team members to develop and modify patient care plans based on ongoing assessments and patient responses.
• Patient and Family Education:
• Educate patients and families about medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, and self-care strategies to promote recovery and prevent complications.
• Provide emotional support and address concerns, ensuring patients and families are informed and involved in decision-making processes.
• Documentation and Communication:
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses in electronic medical records (EMRs).
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, including physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and case managers, to coordinate care plans and ensure continuity of care.
• Quality Assurance and Compliance:
• Adhere to hospital policies, protocols, and standards of nursing practice to promote patient safety and quality of care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety rounds, and interdisciplinary rounds to enhance clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction.
• Emergency Response and Crisis Management:
• Respond to medical emergencies and crises within the IMC unit, initiating rapid interventions and stabilizing patients until higher-level care can be provided if needed.
• Maintain proficiency in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and other emergency procedures relevant to IMC patient care.
• Professional Development and Collaboration:
• Pursue continuing education and professional development opportunities to expand clinical knowledge and stay current with advancements in IMC nursing practice.
• Foster a collaborative work environment, supporting teamwork, mutual respect, and effective communication among healthcare team members.