Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Tele

Job Details:

• Universal Care RN position with rotating every other Saturday required - no Sunday shifts
• Patient ratios of 4:1 for days, nights, and weekends
• Provide care for adult and geriatric patient populations
• Daily census ranges from 8 to 20 patients
• Provide care for patients who do not require full admission but need care for several hours or overnight
• Care for patients with cardiac, GI, respiratory conditions, and fall risk patients requiring repeat CT scans while on blood thinners
• Write initial nursing histories, assess patient conditions, and develop individualized care plans
• Coordinate and delegate patient care assignments to support personnel
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, and adjust nursing care processes as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation in the patient record using Epic charting system
• Monitor patients' physical conditions, signs and symptoms, and responses to treatment
• Assist physicians with patient exams, special procedures, and emergency measures
• May function as relief Charge Nurse as assigned
• Educate patients and families on healthcare needs and procedures
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities
• Interdisciplinary support available including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Services, and Rapid Response Teams
• Required skills include cardiac telemetry monitoring, interpretation of dysrhythmias, central line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, heparin protocols, IV insulin protocols, wound care, and PCA management
• Minimum 3 years of experience required
• Travel experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, CPI (MAB accepted in lieu of CPI)
• Required license: Valid California RN license
• BSN required