Clinical Supervisor RN Cardiac Telemetry

UHS•Wellington, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Supervisor RN Cardiac Telemetry provides safe, competent nursing care in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy, and provides professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. Patient-centered care forms the foundation for nursing activities, and the employee demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times. The role includes recognizing stroke signs and symptoms, initiating the overhead stroke alert, and following the stroke alert process. The supervisor assists the ICU nurse with telemedicine consultation, physician examination and evaluation, and transport of inpatient stroke-alert patients to and from CT. The role also includes performing and documenting the NIHSS and bedside swallow, assisting with preparation for endovascular treatment when indicated, and caring for stroke patients on the unit. Stroke knowledge is maintained through annual completion of eight hours of online training. This is a full-time position at 36 hours per week on a night shift, with full benefits. Overtime and covering other shifts are available if desired. The position is at Wellington Regional Medical Center, a 235-bed acute care hospital in Wellington, Florida.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
Current Florida nursing license.
Current BLS certification upon hire.
ACLS and/or required specialty training or course completion, or obtain it within three months of employment.
Successfully pass any pre-employment assessments required by the facility.

Nice To Haves

One year of full-time or three years of part-time experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, competent nursing care in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy.
Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
Apply patient-centered care principles and demonstrate Service Excellence standards.
Recognize signs and symptoms of stroke, call a stroke alert overhead, and follow the stroke alert process.
Assist the ICU nurse with telemedicine consultation and physician examination and evaluation.
Assist with transport of inpatient stroke-alert patients to and from CT.
Perform and document the NIHSS and bedside swallow.
Assist with preparation for endovascular treatment when indicated.
Provide care for stroke patients on the unit.
Complete the annual eight-hour online training to maintain current stroke knowledge.