Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Orthopedics Tele

Job Details:

• 12-hour shifts preferred with every other weekend scheduling requirement
• Patient ratio of 1:5 on day shifts and 1:6 on night shifts
• Unit operates with 48 beds with an average census of 27 patients
• Float to like Med/Surg Telemetry units as needed
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds on day shift Monday through Friday from 10:30 AM to 11:00/11:15 AM
• Must have Med/Surg Telemetry skillset including head-to-toe assessment and orthopedic care knowledge
• IV medication administration required including management of Lasix drip, heparin drip, IVP metoprolol, diltiazem, and insulin IV or subcutaneous
• Wound care experience required including drain management and wound VACs
• NGT/G tube care and parenteral nutrition management required
• Central line management required including PICC lines, HD catheters, and midlines
• Foley, nephrostomy, and suprapubic catheter care required
• Ostomy care and postoperative patient care experience required
• Equipment used includes Hoyer lift, automated BP machines, bladder scanner, remote telemetry monitoring, and vein finder
• Documentation system: Altera/Allscripts Sunrise
• Dress code: Scrubs and closed-toe shoes required (no Crocs)
• Required certifications: RN License, ACLS, BLS
• License must be in hand at time of submittal