Description

Piedmont Rockdale Hospital

 Intermediate Care Unit

FT nights Weekend Option

Interested in working for a smaller hospital with a family feel? Come join our illustrious, diverse team that exemplifies teamwork and champions patient centered care.  We know you have a busy life and here at Piedmont Rockdale Hospital we will work closely with you to get the best schedule to fit your needs. We are looking for competent and caring staff to join our winning team. 

Our Purpose: To make a positive difference in every life we touch

Our Vision: We are transforming health care, creating a destination known for the best clinicians and a one-of-a-kind experience that always puts patients first

Our Values: champion patient centered care, exemplify teamwork and connections, be an owner, and embrace the future

• Bedside shift report during nurse and pct handoff 6:45a/p
• Hourly, purposeful rounding using A.I.D.E.T
• Compliance with our quality initiatives
• Multidisciplinary rounding
• Nurse patient ratios of 2:1 ICU / 4:1 IMCU
• Charge nurse with limited patient load to facilitate daily operations
• No call requirements
• Self – scheduling through Smart Square

Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) 21 beds

Patient population consist of chest pain, CHF, renal disease, DKA, digestive disease, pulmonary disease and general intermediate care patients. Nursing competency includes BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certification, and general knowledge of intermediate nursing care.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.