Preceptor Registered Nurse RN- Telemetry
About The Position
The Registered Nurse Preceptor functions as a teacher and mentor in guiding, directing and supervising technical nursing activities of the nurse preceptee. Provides guidance and consultation when needed, regarding effective patient care and scope of practice. Creates formal and informal learning opportunities for peers regarding practice issues, technology and/or current research, identifies and intervenes when staff weaknesses are identified. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible for the care given to their assigned patients. They communicate with the physician, nurse director, and coworkers about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. Works collaboratively with patients, patients’ family, significant other(s) and hospital staff to achieve goals and outcomes.
Requirements
- Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Completion of preceptor class.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) required
Nice To Haves
- Previous acute care hospital experience preferred.
- Ventilator Management experience preferred.
- Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification; preferred.
Responsibilities
- Functions as a teacher and mentor in guiding, directing and supervising technical nursing activities of the nurse preceptee.
- Provides guidance and consultation when needed, regarding effective patient care and scope of practice.
- Creates formal and informal learning opportunities for peers regarding practice issues, technology and/or current research.
- Identifies and intervenes when staff weaknesses are identified.
- Is directly responsible for the care given to their assigned patients.
- Communicates with the physician, nurse director, and coworkers about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology.
- Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
- Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
- Works collaboratively with patients, patients’ family, significant other(s) and hospital staff to achieve goals and outcomes.
Benefits
- paid time off
- a 401K retirement plan
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
- many more voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
