Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care
Valor Healthcare
Philadelphia, PA
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Intermediate Care Registered Nurse (IMC RN) - Government Contract

Description Core Responsibilities * Conduct thorough assessments of patients in the Intermediate Care (IMC) unit, reviewing their medical history, vital signs, and current conditions. * Follow prescribed medical plans, administering medications and treatments as necessary. Ensure accurate documentation of all interventions. * Work closely with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and adjust patient care plans based on ongoing assessments and medical updates. * Regularly assess and reassess patients' responses to treatments, interventions, and medications. Implement changes in care plans as needed to address evolving health needs. * Engage in patient education, explaining medical conditions, treatments, and self-care practices. Foster an environment that encourages patients to actively participate in their healthcare. * Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records, documenting all aspects of patient care, including assessments, interventions, and outcomes. * Participate in meetings with interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient cases, share insights, and contribute to the development of comprehensive care plans. * Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the MTF. * Administer medications, wound care, and numerous other personalized interventions. * Direct and supervise care provide by other healthcare professionals. * Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and quickly react in emergency situations. * Make referral appointments and arrange specialty care as appropriate. * Conduct research in support of improved practice and patient outcomes. Site Of Service * VA Medical Center - 3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 * Full Time * This is a 52-week position that has a projected start date of 4/1/2024 and end date of 5/1/2025 Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: * Education: Associates Degree in Nursing or Bachelors Degree in Nursing. * Accreditation: Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). * Licensure: Possess a current and unrestricted license to practice Registered Nurse in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands. * Cardiac Certifications: Must have the following hands-on certification through the American Heart Association * Basic Life Support (BLS) * Experience: One year of experience in a hospital or medical center setting. Experienced in areas such as medical-surgical, critical care, or specialized nursing. * U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen.