Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN)

General Information

Unit Name: Telemetry

Location: Bowling Green, KY

Cost Center: 631

Number of Beds: 36

Patient Ratios: 4:1 with cath recovery; up to 6:1 maximum ratio, potentially stretched to 7:1 in certain instances.

Unit Staffing: Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) available on day and night shifts, and Unit Clerks on day shift.

Type of Equipment: Remote Telemetry monitors, Alaris pumps.

Documentation System: Meditech

Scheduling Requirements: Every other weekend.

Floating Policy: Agency staff float first. Potential to float to Ortho/Med-Surg.

Patient Experience Requirements: Strive for a 75% patient satisfaction rate.

Certifications Required: BLS

Position Summary

The Telemetry Registered Nurse will provide high-quality care to patients requiring telemetry monitoring. The RN will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Requested Skill Set

• Must Have: Telemetry experience.
• Advanced Skills Needed: Knowledge of chest tubes, Dysthymia training.

Procedures Performed on Unit

• Chest tube insertions
• Bedside Paracentesis
• Thoracentesis

Required Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH

Dress Code

Any scrubs except camouflage are required.

Unit Guidelines/Policies

• Telemetry Monitoring Policy
• Stroke Policy

Awards and Recognition

• The unit has received Daisy and Bee award certificates.
• A monthly STAR award winner is recognized, as voted on by staff members.

Experience

A minimum of 2 years of experience is required for this position.