Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

Registered Nurse (RN), Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)

The IMCU, also known as 8B is primarily an adult pulmonary step-down unit, however also treats also cardiac, neuro and trauma patients requiring intermediate level of care. This unit hosts 24 private rooms and the team typically cares for patients who are mechanically ventilated via tracheostomy, zephyr valve post op, continuous BiPAP, High flow nasal cannula, pre/post cardiac catheterization, ablation, pacemaker and manage a multitude of cardiac drips. There are numerous skills utilized on this unit including basic dysrhythmia, good critical thinking and ACLS certification. What makes 8B so unique is that they strive daily to provide exceptional care to our patients aligning with the organization’s mission, vision and values to be the best hospital. This unit had the highest level of employee engagement in 2022 and according to leadership, they have outstanding teamwork. No matter what role you are in on our healthcare team, they work together to promote positive patient outcomes, support one another and achieve identified department goals and initiatives.

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

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 for this position.

Education:

Associate's in Nursing Required

Experience:

One year of Nursing/Patient Care is required

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or,

Compact State Licensure in Nursing required

BLS certification required

Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below. 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

VHC Health™ has provided exceptional medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for more than 75 years. A proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a national network of independent healthcare organizations, the Hospital prides itself on offering the latest technological advancements and medical practices. Virginia Hospital Center was recently designated a Newsweek 2020 Best Maternity Care Hospital, received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and once again named a Leapfrog Top Hospital in 2019. Virginia Hospital Center is designated as a Magnet hospital® by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility offering comprehensive healthcare and multiple, independently recognized Centers of Excellence