RN - Telemetry

Job Opportunity

We are seeking qualified candidates for a Med-Surg Tele position, with the potential to float to alternate campuses. This role involves working 3 twelve-hour shifts from 07:00 AM to 07:30 PM.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Previous Charge Experience: Preferred
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years required
• Patient Ratios: 5 patients per nurse
• Charting System Experience: Required
• Charting System Name: Epic
• Community Hospital Experience: Preferred
• Travel Experience: Required
• Certifications:
  • ACLS*
  • BLS
  • NIHSS*
  • NICHE*

Skills Required

• Accessing/Managing Ports
• BiPAP/CPAP management
• Blood Product Administration
• Central line blood draw
• Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac)
• Colostomy/Ileostomy management and care
• CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident) management
• Feeding tube care and management
• Heparin administration
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) management
• Insulin administration
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Isolation Precautions/PPE
• IV insulin protocols
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Telemetry - on unit monitoring
• Tracheostomy care and management
• Wound care and use of Wound Vac

Unit Details

This position is within a unit dedicated to the care of geriatric patients, with a daily census of approximately 23. The unit comprises 34 beds.

Interdisciplinary Support

Support services include:

• IV Teams
• Physical Therapy
• Respiratory Services
• Interpretation Services
• Phlebotomy
• Radiology
• Social Services
• Rapid Response Teams
• Pharmacy
• Transportation
• Unit Secretary

Patient Diagnoses

• Delirium
• Falls/Hip Fracture
• Cellulitis
• Acute Renal Failure
• Cerebrovascular Accidents (CVA)

Additional Information

This role requires the ability to float as needed and participate in the team's weekend coverage schedule. Orientation will consist of 16 hours. The position is located in a dynamic environment focused on the care and rehabilitation of the elderly.