Telemetry

Opportunity:

RN - Med Surg Tele

Job Details:

• Universal Care RN position with rotating every other Saturday required; no Sunday shifts
• Day and night shift patient ratios of 4:1
• Daily census ranges from 8 to 20 patients
• Patients include adult and geriatric age groups
• Provide care for Med Surg/Tele observation or admission hold patients in overflow area, including cardiac, GI, respiratory, and fall patients requiring repeat CT while on blood thinners
• Write initial nursing histories, assess patient conditions, and develop individualized care plans
• Coordinate and direct patient care assignments for a group of patients, delegating tasks to support personnel as appropriate
• Provide direct patient care, evaluate outcomes, and consult with other disciplines as needed
• Teach patients and family members how to manage healthcare needs
• Maintain accurate documentation in the patient record in compliance with regulatory standards
• Monitor patient physical condition, behavior, signs and symptoms, and modify care plans as needed
• Assist physicians with patient exams and special procedures
• Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden adverse developments such as cardiac arrest
• Function as relief Charge Nurse as assigned
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities and staff meetings
• Required skills include: accessing/managing ports, blood product administration, cardiac telemetry, central line care/management, CVA management, feeding tube care, heparin protocols, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, IV insulin protocols, cardiac and vasoactive drip management (no titration), PCA, PICC line management, phlebotomy, procedural sedation administration/monitoring, renal failure management, telemetry monitoring, titration of insulin drips, wound care/wound vac, and use of rapid response/code teams
• Charting system experience required; Epic experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Travel experience required
• Minimum 3 years of experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, CPI (MAB accepted in lieu of CPI)
• California RN license required
• BSN required
• Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and unit secretary