Central Telemetry Monitoring RN, Part-time Days

Memorial Hermann Health System•The Woodlands, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Central Telemetry Monitoring RN will sit in the Central Monitoring Unit and dually monitor early deterioration detection of IMU & CVIMU patients (up to 30 patients per nurse) along with monitoring ED Hold patients, offsite ED patients and OB ED patients (if needed) for the inpatient side (up to 15 patients per nurse). This role DOES NOT involve any bedside care. Bring your commitment to excellence to Memorial Hermann, where your contributions are appreciated & your voice matters. Collaborates with the physician and healthcare team in the delivery of patient care, utilizing the nursing process. Provides professional nursing care to patients, including conducting nursing assessments, assisting with exams and treatment, patient education, and maintenance of medical records. MHHS hires RNs based on years of experience groupings (i.e. newly licensed RN [working under the supervision of RN clinical preceptor], less than 1 year, 1-3 years, 3 to 10 and 10+).

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing
Current State of Texas license or temporary/compact license to practice professional nursing
Certified in Basic Life Support
Critical Care RN experience required
Ability to read EKGs
BSN because of Magnet status
RN I <1 year
RN II = 1-3 years
RN III = 3-10 years
RN IV = 10+ years

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor, Escalate, Follow up, continue to monitor for early deterioration pathway
Monitor early deterioration detection of IMU & CVIMU patients (up to 30 patients per nurse)
Monitor ED Hold patients, offsite ED patients and OB ED patients (if needed) for the inpatient side (up to 15 patients per nurse)
Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients, according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.
Coordinates the planning for the delivery of nursing care with an interdisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.
Collaborates with, directs, and may delegate to the healthcare team in the attainment of positive outcomes based on data, research, evidence, and professional standards of care.
Coordinates treatment plans; develops/implements discharge and/or transfer plans.
Participates in a systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client-centered outcomes.
Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards.
Performs other duties as assigned, within scope of practice and clinical competency.
Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of our community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences. Models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.