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Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for a Telemetry unit. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality patient care and contribute to a positive healthcare environment.

Position Details

• Units Served: Telemetry
• Number of Beds: 36
• Patient Ratios: 1:3 (AM), 1:4 (PM), or 1:4 (AM), 1:5 (PM with patient care technicians)

General Information

• Type of Equipment: BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo Feeding Pumps
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Staffing Requirements: Full-time staff requires 36 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotation. Part-time staff works 48 hours/week with the same weekend rotation.
• Floating Policy: PRN staff floats one time per week, while Full-time and Part-time staff float based on a rotation.
• Patient Experience Requirements: Bedside shift report, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds.

Qualifications

• Certain Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS
• Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills
• Management of vasoactive drips
• Experience with central line or PICC line placement

Personality Fit

Candidates should demonstrate a positive attitude and a strong desire to collaborate effectively as part of a team.

Dress Code

The required uniform consists of charcoal grey scrub tops paired with charcoal grey or black scrub bottoms, and black or charcoal grey jackets.

Awards and Recognition

• Unit of Distinction Honorable Mention – 2018

Additional Information

• Designated Education Unit
• New cardiac monitors that provide visual monitoring of cardiac rhythms in each patient room

Location

Independence, Missouri

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