Telemetry Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

HIGHLIGHTS : Inpatient Registered Nurse (PCU/Step-Down/Tele RN)

SHIFT: Day Shift (7AM - 7PM)

JOB TYPE: PRN/Casual

FACILITY TYPE: 20-bed Small-Format Hospital (10 ER, 10 Inpatient)

JOB PERKS: Night/Weekend shift differentials, 401K MATCH (100% vested from day ONE after meeting eligibility criteria!), Paid Employee Referrals! FREE Parking!

ADDRESS: WellSpan Hospital in Carlisle: 1201 Walnut Bottoms Road, Carlisle, PA 17015

We are a leader in small-format hospitals, collaborating with esteemed health systems that align with our mission: to deliver essential care to patients in their communities, provided by trusted teams. Our expanding network of partners includes various reputable health organizations. Our innovative facilities are fully accredited and focus on personalized care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every individual who enters our doors receives compassionate and comprehensive treatment, regardless of their background or circumstances. Our commitment extends to creating a workplace that values teamwork, diversity, equity, and equal access to opportunities for all healthcare professionals.

This role is designed to fulfill the primary responsibilities of a nurse, which include assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care.

• Plan, prioritize, and deliver effective nursing care that is age-specific and tailored to developmental or specialty needs, utilizing advanced clinical knowledge and skills to ensure patient and family comfort and safety.
• Implement physician's orders in the provision of nursing care.
• Safeguard patient privacy and confidentiality of all information and records at all times.
• Comply with infection control protocols, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques during patient care delivery.
• Collect laboratory samples and conduct lab tests in accordance with established policies and regulations, including COLA and CLIA standards.
• Execute admission, discharge, and transfer processes.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty area; perform or assist with procedures or treatments.
• Provide care in accordance with legal, hospital, departmental policies, and established nursing standards as defined by the State Board of Nursing.

• Carry out all assigned Quality Assessment activities and document accordingly.
• Participate in staff meetings or other required company-sponsored meetings.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

• An Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma is required; a BSN is preferred.
• Must hold a current state license as a Registered Nurse without sanctions.
• A minimum of 2 years of full-time RN experience in Telemetry/ICU, or a combination of 2 years in related healthcare roles is required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross are required; PALS certification is strongly preferred (ENPC certification from ENA may substitute for PALS).
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, is necessary.
• For Pennsylvania RN's: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance) and Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) must be completed within the last 5 years or obtained prior to the start date.