Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical\/Telemetry

Description

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care.

The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum.

The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and standards of practice

Reports to the unit nurse manager.

Requirements

At least 24 months as an MED SURG TELE RN in a hospital setting

Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.

Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.

Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work

Education:

Graduate from an accredited nursing school, associate's or Bachelor of Science degree program; BSN preferred.

Certification & License:

Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse

Current BLS (AHA) and ACLS

Additional info- 

2 plus yrs current MS/ TELE experience- BLS, ACLS, NIH; 1:5/1:6 ratios; Meditech EMR, Must have WV or compact license. Orientation is bi-weekly.

36/48 Schedule per pay period-

No Block scheduling. Start date on job is start date needed.

Disclosure:

ALL Facilities work a Schedule of 36/48 for the two week pay period.

Ratios can fluctuate with census, call in, etc.

Orientation is bi-weekly.

Start date on job is start date needed.

Resource must reside 100 miles from facility to be considered. 

Certification: Basic Life Support , Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support