RN - Acute Care Telemetry Nurse

RN - Acute Care Telemetry Nurse

Join a dynamic healthcare team in the Pacific Northwest region, providing compassionate and skilled nursing care to patients with diverse medical needs. This role involves assessing, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for acutely ill patients, utilizing critical thinking and sound judgment in line with established policies and protocols.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers professional care, administering medications and treatments, collaborating with physicians and healthcare team members to ensure continuity and excellence of care. Responsibilities include accurate documentation, patient-specific care planning within 24 hours of admission, and adherence to legal and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments following approved nursing techniques and education.
• Provide timely and accurate information to healthcare providers to support patient care.
• Document patient care activities including medications, vital signs, and intake/output.
• Develop individualized care plans and demonstrate fiscal responsibility in resource use.
• Deliver direct patient care according to established standards and legal requirements.
• Participate in orientation, staff meetings, and ongoing training to foster teamwork and professional growth.
• Engage in special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• At least one year of RN experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Recent telemetry or cardiac nursing experience of one year or more preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current, unrestricted nursing license in the state of Washington.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of nursing procedures and patient care principles.
• Ability to apply age-specific growth and development principles to patient care.
• Commitment to patient privacy and confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA.
• Effective organizational and prioritization skills within a nursing unit.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with technology including electronic medical records and Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, bending, and reaching as required by patient care duties.

Work Environment

This part-time position involves 12-hour shifts within a 40-hour workweek, offering a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and wellness programs.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include competitive compensation, medical, dental, vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with employer contributions, employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, wellness initiatives, and access to on-site fitness facilities.

Regional Highlights

Located in a scenic area of the Pacific Northwest, the region offers abundant outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, nature viewing, fishing, and hunting. Nearby cultural attractions include museums, wineries, and coastal towns with opportunities for surfing and other recreational pursuits.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc