RN - Telemetry

Registered Nurse (RN)Location: Independence, MOUnit Overview:Number of Beds: 36Patient Ratios: 1:3 AM, 1:4 PM or 1:4 AM, 1:5 PM (with patient care techs)Unit Staffing: Primarily RN-based care, with scheduled secretarial support from 7 AM to 7 PM.Type of Equipment: BiPAP, Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannulas, Alaris IV pumps, Kangaroo Feeding PumpsDocumentation System: MeditechScheduling Requirements:Full-Time Staff: 36 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotationPart-Time Staff: 48 hours/week with every 3rd weekend rotationPRN 1 Staff: 3 shifts in a 4-week period with 1 weekend shift requirementPRN 2 Staff: 6 shifts in a 4-week period with 3 weekend shift requirementsFloating Policy: PRN staff float one time per week; full-time and part-time staff float based on rotation.Patient Experience Standards: Includes bedside shift reports, hourly rounding, and daily leadership rounds.Qualifications:Required Certifications: BLS, ACLSAdvanced assessment and critical thinking skillsExperience managing vasoactive dripsTypical Procedures: Central Line or PICC line placementsIdeal Candidate: Positive attitude with a strong commitment to teamworkDress Code: Charcoal grey scrub tops with charcoal grey or black scrub bottoms. Black or charcoal grey jackets, with unit-specific options available.Awards and Recognition:Unit of Distinction Honorable Mention, 2018Additional Information:Designated Education UnitNew cardiac monitors in each room for enhanced patient monitoring