Med Surg/Tele Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

The Med Surg/Tele Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing high-quality patient care in a 29-bed telemetry unit. This role involves monitoring patients, administering medications and treatments, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
• Monitor patient vital signs and administer medications according to physician orders.
• Care for patients with common diagnoses including orthopedic trauma, vascular conditions, urology cases, and neuro-spine issues.
• Titrate drips as per prescribed nomograms, including heparin and other medications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Utilize telemetry technology to monitor cardiac patients and respond to alerts.
• Assist with patient procedures and education, ensuring comfort and understanding.

Shift Details

This position requires working night shifts from 1900 to 0730, with every other weekend and holiday commitment.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of acute care nursing experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Additional Information

Candidates are expected to participate in floating to other adult medical/surgical nursing units as needed. Orientation includes one day of computer training followed by 1-2 days of precepted floor orientation. Scrubs in any clean and professional color are required.

Work Environment

The unit is staffed with nursing assistants and telemetry technicians, fostering a collaborative work environment. Patient-to-nurse ratios are conducive to delivering quality care, with additional support from respiratory therapists as needed.