Registered Nurse II – Medical/Surgical/Telemetry

Position Overview

The role of the Registered Nurse II (RN II) involves providing high-quality patient care in a medical/surgical and telemetry environment. The RN will be responsible for monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Telemetry
• Number of Beds: 49
• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Common Diagnoses: Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), COVID-19, respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal (GI) issues, diabetes, post-cardiac catheterization, and total joint replacement.
• Experience Needed: Basic tele strip interpretation and some exposure to cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) and transient ischemic attacks (TIA). Experience in total joint replacements is also preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret telemetry readings, ensuring timely reporting of changes in patient conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding health management and recovery.
• Participate in self-scheduling while accommodating unit needs and manager’s discretion regarding balances.

Qualifications

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a related healthcare setting.
• Required Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Skills Required: Ability to interpret telemetry strips and experience with Cerner preferred.

Shifts & Scheduling

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekends per 4-week schedule.
• Holiday Requirement: Must work two days or two evenings during Christmas, New Year’s, and Thanksgiving.

Additional Information

• Floating Requirements: May float to other units as needed, requiring appropriate qualification.
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs are required.
• Orientation: One shift of department-specific orientation will be provided.