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Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry

Location

Independence, MO

General Information

The Telemetry unit features 36 beds with patient ratios of 1:3 during AM shifts and 1:4 during PM shifts, allowing for optimal patient care. RNs are supported by secretaries scheduled from 7 AM to 7 PM. The unit primarily offers total RN-based care, with minimal use of tech support.

Unit Specifics:

• Number of Beds: 36
• Patient Ratios: 1:3 AM, 1:4 PM or 1:4 AM, 1:5 PM (with patient care techs)
• Type of Equipment: BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo Feeding Pumps
• Documentation System: Meditech

Scheduling Requirements:

• FT Staff: 36 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotation
• PT Staff: 48 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotation
• PRN Staff: Various shift requirements based on scheduling preferences.

Hospital Specifics:

• Accreditations: Level 2 trauma center, Stroke Accreditation, STEMI Accreditation
• Certified Bariatric Center

Hiring Profile

Must Have:

• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills
• Management of vasoactive drips

Typical Procedures:

• Central Line or PICC line placement

Best Personality Fit:

Candidate should possess a positive attitude with a strong desire to work as a collaborative team member.

Floating Area(s):

MedSurg Units

Dress Code

• Charcoal grey scrub tops with charcoal grey or black scrub bottoms
• Black or charcoal grey jackets, with options for unit-specific jackets

Unit Guidelines/Policies

Refer to the attached Unit Standards of Care Policy for specific guidelines and policies.

Awards/Recognition

• Unit of Distinction Honorable Mention 2018

Additional Information

We are a designated Education Unit with new cardiac monitors that provide visual of cardiac rhythm in each room.

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