Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit; IMCU

Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

Join our dynamic, compassionate, and patient-centered team in a growing Magnet certified health system. Our state-of-the-art brand new 22‑bed Medical Intermediate Care Unit (4B) is due to open in October 2024. We are looking for motivated nurses who are looking to professionally grow with us!

This unit is primarily pulmonary focused and includes caring for patients who are mechanically ventilated via tracheostomy, zephyr valve post‑op, continuous BiPAP, high‑flow nasal cannula, continuous capnography monitoring, pre/post cardiac catheterization, ablation, pacemaker, and management of a multitude of cardiac drips, amongst other diagnoses requiring this level of care. Nursing skills include competence in basic dysrhythmia, ACLS, and strong critical‑thinking and teamwork skills essential for a positive working environment and patient outcomes.

Across all levels, the registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position.

The ability to retrieve, communicate, or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential. The primary method to express or exchange ideas is through the spoken word. Written, telephone, and manual dexterity skills are required.

• Associate's in Nursing (Required)

• One year of Nursing/Patient Care (Required)

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions (Required) or Compact State Licensure in Nursing (Required)
• BLS certification (Required)
• Specialty Certifications (new to practice or new graduates have 1 year to complete):
• ACLS ED, ICU, CVICU/CVSD, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, 6A, 6B, 7A, 8B, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Supplemental Pool Telemetry Nurses, GI Unit, and PACU
• PALS PACU Pediatric Nurses, ED
• NRP NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery
• De‑escalation training BHU, ED
• ACLS or PALS cards demonstrate BLS competence per American Heart Association Guidelines.

VHC Health is a 437‑bed nationally recognized hospital and teaching facility delivering high‑quality care for the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years. VHC is a designated Level II Trauma Center, recognized Magnet facility, and has received an ‘A’ grade in Hospital Safety from the Leapfrog Group. VHC has earned an Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for the 10th year in a row and ranked Number 2 in “Best Hospitals” in the Washington, DC area by U.S. News & World Report 2021‑2022 rankings.

• Paid Major Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation
• Sick Time
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts
• Employee Wellness Benefits
• Hospital Discount for Employees and Family
• VHC Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Free onsite parking
• Commuter Benefits
• Career Coaching
• Family Leave
• 401(k) + Match
• and much more!

• Entry level

• Full‑time

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