Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Job Details

The RN coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities and coordinates the care provided by health team members. Essential Job Functions &bull

Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness &bull

Administers medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Bon Secours Mercy Health policies and procedures. &bull

Serves as point of contact for patient's care coordination throughout hospital departments. &bull

Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department. &bull

Serves as patient advocate in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics. &bull

Serves as a point of care with care coordination and family members or caregivers. &bull

Clinically manages patients with multi-system organ failure and/or multisystem trauma. &bull

Using the AACN Synergy Model, restores, supports, promotes, rehabilitates, or palliates to maintain the physiologic, psychologic, and psychosocial stability of patients across the lifespan. &bull

Synthesizes and prioritizes information in order to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgement and clinical inquiry. &bull

Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions. &bull

Responds to the unique needs of the patients and families coping with unanticipated illness or injury and treatment and advocate for their choices in quality of life. &bull

BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification Current RN license in state they are working or covered by compact (required) BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care) ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred) CCRN Critical Care Registered Nurse (preferred) PCCN Progressive Care Certified Nurse (preferred) National Institute of Health(NIH) Stroke Certification (preferred) Education Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred) Work Experience 1 year of RN experience (required) 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred) Training EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training (preferred) Critical Care Course (preferred) Skills &bull

Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge, and scope of practice of staff. &bull

Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and implementation) to nursing staff and others. &bull

Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission. &bull

Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources. &bull

Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes plan of care. &bull

Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery. &bull

Assesses patient's physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes

revises plan of care accordingly. &bull

Assists patient and family in coping with patient's illness. &bull

Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care. &bull

Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. &bull

Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources. &bull

Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely. &bull

Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and workshops. &bull

Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions. &bull

Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models effective stewardship of available resources. &bull

Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances. &bull

Protects the safety and privacy of all persons. &bull

Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies. &bull

Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they can understand considering their personal preferences. &bull

Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness, suffering, pain, and existence. &bull

Remains calm, adaptive, and collective during an emergency. &bull

Manages care of patients with chest tubes. &bull

Assesses patients through hemodynamic monitoring. &bull

Inserts and monitors transvenous pacing/temporary pacing. &bull

Administers means for conscious sedation. &bull

Knowledge of advanced respiratory modalities. Working Conditions Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse May be required to use physical restraints May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids* May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials* May have periods of constant interruptions * Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control. Physical Requirements Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.): 34-66% Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 34-66% Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66% Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66% Stoop/Kneel 1-33% Crawling 1-33% Climbing 1-33% Balance 1-33% Bending 34-66% Sitting 34-66% Walking 34-66% Standing 34-66% Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination) Perform shift work Maneuver weight of patients Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder Reach above shoulder Repetitive arm/hand movements Finger Dexterity Color Vision Acuity - far Acuity - near Depth perception Use of latex products Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents Exposure to moving mechanical parts Exposure to dust/fumes Exposure to potential electrical shock Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy Exposure to high pitched noises Gaseous risk exposure Patient Population Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures. Adults(18-64 years) Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

Required Qualifications

Registered Nurse, Telemetry Experience: 2 years Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed) SSN Required DOB Required perm address over 50 miles away copy of driver's license signed BSMH right to represent via Docusign

About Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.