Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Care: Provide compassionate and evidence-based nursing care to patients in the Medical Surgery Unit, with a focus on those requiring telemetry monitoring.
- Telemetry Monitoring: Utilize telemetry equipment to continuously monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, identifying any abnormalities and taking prompt action when necessary.
- Assessment and Documentation: Conduct thorough patient assessments, document patient information accurately, and maintain up-to-date medical records. Report changes in patient condition to the healthcare team.
- Medication Administration: Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage, route, and patient education.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans, including physicians, surgeons, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
- Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on medical conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care plans to promote optimal health outcomes.
- Safety and Infection Control: Adhere to infection control protocols and maintain a safe and clean patient care environment.
- Emergency Response: Respond effectively to emergencies, including code situations, by following established protocols and providing appropriate nursing care.
- Professional Development: Stay current with advances in nursing practice, attend continuing education programs, and actively participate in departmental meetings and training.
- Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an RN in a Medical Surgery unit with telemetry expertise.
- BLS and ACLS certifications required.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Access to ongoing training and development programs.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives.