Registered Nurse - Respiratory Care/Telemetry

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse will provide skilled nursing care primarily on the Respiratory unit, which admits COVID patients, with occasional float assignments to various Med-Surgical units including Wound Care, Stroke, Oncology, Cardiac, Observation, and ED/Med-Surg boarders. The role demands expertise in telemetry and stepdown patient care, proficiency in Epic EMR, and strong clinical skills to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. The nurse will work collaboratively within the interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Responsibilities:

Provide skilled nursing care to patients on the Respiratory unit and various Med-Surgical units.

Perform patient assessments, medication administration, and treatment planning.

Monitor and interpret telemetry and stepdown patient data accurately.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.

Document patient care activities and clinical information accurately using Epic EMR.

Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety protocols.

Required Skills & Certifications:

Active Registered Nurse license in Ohio.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Minimum of 3 years recent experience in Telemetry and/or Stepdown nursing.

Proficiency in Epic electronic medical records system (Epic EMR).

Ability to accurately read and interpret telemetry monitoring.

Strong clinical assessment, medication administration, and treatment planning skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

Experience working with respiratory patients, including COVID-19 cases.

Previous experience in Med-Surgical nursing specialties such as Wound Care, Stroke, Oncology, Cardiac, and Observation units.

Special Considerations:

No on-call requirement.

Competency in telemetry reading will be tested on the first day; failure to demonstrate proficiency will result in termination.

Epic EMR proficiency is mandatory with no refresher training or 1:1 coaching options available.

Must be available to start on either September 21st or October 19th unless a returning traveler within the last 9 months.

Scheduling:

• 36 hours per week.
• Day shift from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
• Every third weekend required.