Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry

Unit Information

Location: Alexandria, LA

• Number of Beds: 36
• Staffing: Varies by shift and census
• Patient Ratios: 6:1

Equipment

• Telemetry monitoring systems
• IV infusion pumps
• Bladder scanners
• EKGs
• Enteral feeding pumps
• Bipaps and Vapotherms

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Meditech

Job Responsibilities

• Telemetry monitoring and rhythm interpretation
• Care of patients with acute and chronic kidney disease
• Dialysis coordination and post-dialysis assessment
• IV therapy and medication administration
• Blood product administration
• Wound care management
• Central line care and maintenance
• Enteral feeding management

Qualifications

• Must Have:
  • Current RN license
  • BLS certification
  • Medical-Surgical nursing experience
  • Ability to care for telemetry patients
  • Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Experience managing patients with multiple chronic conditions
• Preferred:
  • Telemetry experience
  • Renal or dialysis patient care experience
  • ACLS certification
  • Experience with Meditech

Ideal Candidate

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communicator with interdisciplinary teams
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach
• Dependable and accountable
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients effectively

Additional Information

The unit offers a supportive environment with a commitment to teamwork and high-quality patient care. Candidates will have the opportunity to work with new technology and benefit from a collaborative team of experienced professionals.