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- IMCU Intermediate Care Unit Full-Time Nights 7pm-7am The Intermediate Care Unit is an18-bed intermediate critical care inpatient unit that prides itself in providing patient centered family care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
- The mission of this unit will be to provide the utmost quality of care to patients that require a higher level of care but do not fit the care needs that an intensive care setting provides.
- Highlighting a care model that places focus on nurses delivering exceptional care and emphasizes a Primary Care Nursing model with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3-4.
- Nurses serving in this unit care for a diverse patient population including but not limited to neurological, medical, advanced pulmonary requiring CPAP, BiPAP, AVAPS, high-flow oxygen, or mechanical ventilation via tracheostomy, surgical, trauma, orthopedic, gastrointestinal, metabolic, continuous intermediate cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, and patients requiring nursing interventions every 2 hours for (neuro checks, complex wound care, glucose monitoring, blood pressure, etc..); vital signs hourly for up to 4 hours.
- A multi-disciplinary approach to nursing care is utilized on the IMCU.
- Registered professional nurse who assesses, implements or delegates, plans, and evaluates total nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing and directing patient care for a group of patients.
- Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
- Valid Texas RN License/Eligible Compact License
- Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience.
- Must maintain a current BLS & ACLS certification from American Heart Association
- BSN required or must be obtained within 3 years of hire
- PCCN Certification preferred but not required Orientation
- UMC Hospital Orientation & Nursing Orientation
- ANCC PTAP accredited Nurse Residency Program
- Unit specific orientation to be determined by the hiring department
- Orientation length is individually based and will be determined by Director
- Galen E-learning Curriculum Modules / Online Nursing Competency Validation
- EPIC electronic documentation training Incentives:
- Sign on bonus and relocation assistance available (if applicable)
- Educational Reimbursement for pursing BSN/MSN after 90 days of employment (if applicable)
- Flexible scheduling
- Career Ladder Opportunities
- Specialty certification review course
- Specialty certification payment voucher
- No mandatory floating/overtime
- Mentor program UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. *Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.
- Benefits: Resilience program Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP) Discounted Pharmacy Cost Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region) Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match PTO & Extended Illness Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf UMC Vision, Mission and Standards: Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect About UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient.
Standards
Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates
