Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry

General Information

Location: Bowling Green, KY

Unit Specifics

• Number of Beds: 36
• Patient Ratios: 4:1 with cath recovery, max 6:1, may stretch to 7:1
• Unit Staffing: PCTS on day and night shift; Unit Clerks on day shift
• Type of Equipment: Remote Telemetry monitors, Alaris pumps
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Scheduling Requirements: Every other weekend required
• Floating Policy: Agency floats first, may float to Ortho/Med-Surg
• Patient Experience Goals: Strive for a 75% patient satisfaction rate

Certifications

• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH

Requested Skill Set

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

Procedures Performed

• Chest tube insertions
• Bedside Paracentesis
• Thoracentesis

Dress Code

Any scrubs are acceptable except camo.

Unit Guidelines/Policies

• Telemetry Monitoring Policy
• Stroke Policy

Awards and Recognition

• Currently holding Daisy and Bee award certificates among staff.
• Monthly STAR award winner voted on by department staff.