Registered Nurse Cardiac Telemetry

Registered Nurse (RN)The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.The Telemetry unit is a specialized area in the hospital that focuses on the care and treatment of patients with heart-related conditions. Our floor is a 36 bed unit that also serves as a step-down ICU and plays a crucial role in our hospital by providing higher levels of care for patients who have undergone significant cardiac procedures or who are experiencing cardiac issues. We handle a diverse range of patients, including those who have had open heart surgery, heart failure, heart attacks, sepsis, cardiac arrhythmias, and respiratory failure. We are open to experienced RNs or newly graduate nurses!To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we "may" also offer relocation when applicable.Key Responsibilities:Patient Assessment: We are a fast-paced unit that cares for highly acute patients. As part of the critical care service line, we provide an environment where you can gain extensive experience with a variety of complex patients.Care Planning: The comradery among the staff is outstanding with close communication with APP's, Doctors, and Surgeons.Implementation of Care: Utilize the nursing process, technology, and evidence-based practices to provide therapeutic interventions.Documentation: We use Epic!Continuing Education: Educational opportunities monthly with surgeons and neurologists to help further understand reasons for surgeries and management of specific diagnosis.Work Environment: We deeply value teamwork, hard work, and the well-being of our patients. We are committed to supporting you in your learning and growth, ensuring you have the resources and guidance needed to thrive. Our staff loves to teach, and we offer a variety of exciting and complex learning experiences to develop your skills and knowledge. We look forward to having you on our team and helping you develop your career in a positive and dynamic environment. Once you are comfortable, we can offer you opportunities to float to other units, broadening your skills and knowledge. Our team is amazing, working together and supporting each other every step of the way.Grand Junction: St. Mary's Medical Center, is located in the heart of Colorado's wine country and is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes that offer a wide range of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, skiing and rafting. It has a growing and diverse economy as well as a relatively low unemployment rate and growing job market. St. Mary's Medical Center is the largest medical center between Denver and Salt Lake City and is committed to putting people first as it's served the healthcare needs of western Colorado and eastern Utah for nearly 120 years.Minimum QualificationsBLS/ACLS required upon hire for Cath Lab positions at St. Mary's Regional Hospital.EducationRequired: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.A Registered Nurse with an ASN/ADN degree must complete a BSN degree within four (4) years from the Registered Nurse's date of hire unless the Registered Nurse has a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting. Failure to obtain a BSN degree within that time frame may result in suspension or termination of employment. Any Registered Nurse who takes legally protected leave during the Four (4) year completion period may have the period extended by a comparable amount of time.Registered Nurses employed by St Vincent, Good Samaritan, St. Joseph, or Lutheran Medical Centers as of September 1, 2014 with only an ASN/ADN will be exempt from this requirement. Registered Nurses employed by Holy Rosary, Platte Valley, St. Mary's, Home Health, and TSFP as of December 31, 2017 with only an ASN/ADN will be exempt from this requirement.CertificationRequired: Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state of practice is required.Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval. (ACLS/NRP/PALS as appropriate for unit or service.)Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.Location: St. Marys Regional HospitalWork City: Grand JunctionWork State: ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours: 36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$37.45 - $57.29