Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in Cardiac Telemetry to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and be committed to providing high-quality patient care to adults through to geriatric populations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with conditions such as post-myocardial infarction (MI), heart failure, arrhythmias, chest pain, and peripheral vascular disease.
• Administer peritoneal dialysis and monitor patients using telemetry, EKG, and Doppler techniques.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure effective communication and execution of treatment plans.
• Utilize the Epic system for patient documentation and management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role; first-time candidates are accepted.
• Must hold current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

• Patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5 in a unit with 16 beds, maintaining an average daily census of 16 patients.
• Navy blue scrubs are required as part of the uniform.
• Floating within the facility is expected as needed, adhering to the scope of practice.

Schedule

• Night shifts consisting of 3 twelve-hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30.
• A maximum of 7 days of time off (RTO) is allowed, with specific blackout dates during spring break.
• Commitment to work 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week scheduling period.
• Major holiday shifts will be required as per the schedule: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day.

Compliance

Full compliance with all required documentation and certifications is necessary to start on time. Non-compliance can result in a delay of up to 2 weeks due to orientation scheduling.

Important Notes

• Candidates will undergo a clinical screening to ensure clinical fit, which, upon passing, will lead to a final decision by the manager.
• Local candidates are accepted and will receive the same compensation rate.