Telemetry RN Job in Alexandria, LA

Opportunity:

RN - Tele

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Full-time position with every other weekend requirement
• No on-call responsibilities
• Nurse to patient ratio of 5:1 to 6:1 depending on staffing
• Care for cardiac and telemetry patients (not a stepdown unit)
• Temp to permanent position possibility available
• Required certifications: BLS from AHA and ACLS from AHA
• RN License in state of employment or compact required
• One year of experience in related nursing specialty preferred
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred
• Must attend New Nurses Orientation within first 30 days of hire
• Provide nursing care utilizing the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation
• Administer medications and treatments while monitoring for side-effects and effectiveness
• Document patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given
• Provide patient and family education and identify learning needs and resources
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families