RN Cardiac Telemetry Unit

About this Unit 6 North is a 38 bed Cardiovascular unit that specializes in caring for adult patients with Heart Failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, newly implanted pacemakers and defibrillators, LVAD readmits, pulmonary hypertension and cardiac conditions requiring medical treatment. Most patients receive continuous telemetry monitoring. Care is provided 24 hours per day 7 days a week. Individuals would want to work on this unit due to the large variety of cardiovascular and progressive care experiences that allow for a robust skill set. If they were to transfer to another unit, they would gain time management and proficiency in the management of patients with complex conditions. Some skills you can gain on this unit include bipap, respiratory management, pulmonary hypertension treatments, management of multiple IV drips, heart failure management, and telemetry monitoring. The culture of this unit is teamwork and support. Staff works closely with physicians and other healthcare providers and services to provide optimal care in the inpatient setting. One of the great things about this unit you can't find compared to other units is the strong emphasis on patient education and community resources. Staff within this unit have been recipients of the Daisy Award for nursing. What staff are saying: “We are the only pulmonary hypertension unit and are the hospital's experts in treating this unique patient population.” “We are currently working on retention, recognition and employment satisfaction on our unit. We are doing routine touch bases with team leads and reigniting the shared governance structure. This gives team members support and a voice in their work.” About Butterworth Hospital Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. Since 1873, we have been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals. Scope of work The RN, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and discharge. The RN provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures and recognizes the impact of nursing care and patient/family partnerships on patient outcomes. The RN partners with and utilizes patient/family input and goals in planning of care and develops teaching strategies for patient/family; documents education and learning appropriately in health record. How we will care for you, while you care for our patients Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here . On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Qualifications Associates in Nursing Required Bachelors in Nursing Required within 5 years MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 90 days AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required within 6 months How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here . On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids Department Name Cardiac Care Unit - 6N Butterworth Employment Type Full time Shift Night (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 7:00pm-7:30am Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Every other weekend #J-18808-Ljbffr