Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide high-quality nursing care in a telemetry unit, focusing on patients with various medical conditions. The position requires a commitment to maintaining patient safety, comfort, and well-being.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor patient care in a telemetry unit.
• Interpret and document telemetry strips at least once per shift.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
• Float to other units as required, based on staffing needs and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a telemetry or similar environment.
• Active ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
• Experience in reading basic telemetry strips, CVA, and TIA.
• Cerner experience is recommended due to limited orientation time.
• Experience with total joint replacement patients is preferred.

Work Schedule

This position requires night shifts with a commitment of 36 hours per week. Schedules are made for four weeks and utilize self-scheduling practices, subject to managerial approval.

Job Requirements

• Must work every other weekend—2 weekends in a 4-week period.
• Holiday requirements include working 2 days during Christmas and New Year’s, along with 2 days on Thanksgiving.
• Dress code is navy blue scrubs.

Additional Information

One shift of unit-specific orientation will be provided. This position may involve floating to different areas as needed, with a nurse aide to patient ratio of 1:10-15.

The successful candidate must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to contract signing. Failure to achieve an 80% score within two attempts will lead to a six-month do not use (DNU) restriction for specified locations.