RN - MS Tele

Registered Nurse

Profession: Nursing Specialty: MS/Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night 3x12 Hour Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 1 year in a related specialty License: Current Registered Nurse license Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: 1 year of EPIC experience

Description:

Shift: 3x12 Nights. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend, but may vary based on unit needs. Floating is required to similar units or nearby facilities if needed. Medication system used is Omnicell. Documentations are done using EPIC; 1 year of EPIC experience is mandatory. Patient population includes medical, surgical, and cardiac patients requiring telemetry. The nurse's patient ratio is 4-5 patients per nurse. There will be 2 Certified Nursing Assistants and a unit secretary available on all shifts. Required skills include blood product administration, central line care and management, feeding tube care, heparin protocols, and interpretation of dysrhythmias. The nurse must adhere to isolation precautions using personal protective equipment. Management of cardiac drips is required (no titration). The nurse should manage dysrhythmias and be proficient in telemetry. Care for patients includes those with renal failure and pre/post cardiac catheterization. Travelers must be compliant with floating policies and be prepared to float to qualified units. Pre-assignment testing and modules are required to be completed before starting work. Modules are billable, and completion is required annually. The daily census includes adults and geriatrics. The unit is supported by interdisciplinary teams, including physical therapy and respiratory services. Additional support includes social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation services. All tasks performed must align with documented competencies.