RN - MS Tele
Profession: RN
Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Duration: 8 weeks
Shift: 4x12 Night
Hours per Shift: 12 hours (6:45 PM to 7:15 AM)
Experience: Two years in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing
License: Licensed RN able to practice in the state
Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), NIH Stroke Scale, Basic Life Support (BLS)
Must-Have: Demonstrated knowledge of the nursing process including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation
Description:
The Registered Nurse performs under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator.
The nurse is responsible for achieving quality patient care.
The Registered Nurse implements the nursing process in an organized and systematic manner.
This includes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with the Patient Care Coordinator, Physicians, and ancillary staff.
Documentation in the Patient Care Record reflects the care delivered.
Direct observation by the Nurse Manager and patient evaluations of care are also considered.
The Registered Nurse is accountable to the Nurse Manager for patient care.
Other duties may be assigned by the Patient Care Coordinator or Patient Care Manager.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Assesses and intervenes appropriately when a patient's condition worsens and requires immediate attention.
Possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.
Interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her specific needs.
Demonstrates ability to perform all technical skills required for the population being served.
This includes administering medications, starting and maintaining intravenous access, venipuncture, and administration of blood products.
Performs both complex and routine treatments as ordered by the physician.
Demonstrates technical aptitude for working with various equipment used in patient care.
These include telemetry monitoring devices and specialty beds among others.
Communicates pertinent patient information to all healthcare team members effectively and timely.
Maintains clinical skills by staying current with ongoing competencies and required certifications.
Embraces and practices a caring philosophy in all aspects of interactions.
Implements a systematic plan of care to provide individualized care and prompt intervention for clinical changes.
Adheres to and promotes established values related to customer service, safety, and compliance standards.
Demonstrates financial responsibility by using supplies efficiently.
Ensures timely patient discharges and keeps incremental overtime to a minimum.
No admissions or full assessments are required, only modified documentation is necessary.
Support staff such as Patient Care Coordinators and LPNs are available to provide task assistance.
