Registered Nurse Charge Nurse – 4100 Telemetry Unit

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The 4100 Telemetry Unit at Bethesda North Hospital is a 38-bed stroke-certified unit specializing in the care of patients with complex cardiovascular and neurovascular conditions. As part of the TriHealth system, the unit offers comprehensive care for individuals with arrhythmias, heart failure (with an upcoming LVAD program), and those undergoing procedures such as pre/post cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology interventions, and structural heart procedures including WATCHMAN and MitraClip. 4100 Telemetry Unit focuses on chronic heart conditions (Congestive Heart Failure, early LVAD potential). Our team of highly trained nurses and clinicians provide continuous monitoring and specialized care for NSTEMI patients, heart failure management, and post-procedural recovery. With a focus on advanced electrophysiology, we care for patients requiring pacemakers, ablations, and defibrillators. The 4100 Tele Unit takes pride in delivering evidence-based, compassionate care, ensuring the best outcomes through our commitment to patient-centered treatment and the latest medical technologies. 4100 Tele Unit works extremely close with our ICUs and is a great pathway to grow in Critical care. We are a collaborative team dedicated to supporting patients through every phase of their cardiac and neurovascular journey, with an emphasis on safety, recovery, and quality of life.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers)
• Registered Nurse
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs a various stages of the life cycle
• Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
• ACLS/PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department
• ECG interpretation competency and ACLS certification within 12 months of assuming role. Maintains ECG competency and ACLS certification while in role.
• Registered Nurse
• Knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle
• 2-3 years Clinical in Nursing experience

Nice To Haves

• Preferred membership in related professional organization
• RNs with more than 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time acute care experience
• Preferred certification in specialty

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the patient care delivered on a shift, through assigned nursing personnel, on a specific unit(s).
• Function in a non-management capacity and often has a patient assignment.
• Coordinate the delivery of patient care in collaboration with others.
• Communicate with the unit staff, and acts as a resource concerning standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Identify actual/potential problems.
• Cooperate with instructors and students from various programs and creates assignments and work schedules to match patient needs and staff abilities.
• Actively support the work of unit and organizational committees.
• Participate on teams to evaluate clinical practice or health services and implements ongoing quality changes in nursing practice.
• Promote the review of current literature/research and facilitates implementation of best practices.
• Act as a clinical resource for unit personnel.
• Perform nursing technical skills in compliance with unit/TriHealth policies.
• Perform specialty/unit-specific skills and competencies.
• Interpret and execute physician orders accurately.
• Direct unit activities in which safe, clinically competent care is given to patients.
• Delegate care to other team members within the scope of nursing practice.
• Share clinical information with appropriate health care team members including physicians.
• Maintain and improves current knowledge in area of practice through activities such as continuing education, formal education, professional organization membership, and/or certification.
• Act as a role model for efficient, effective, comprehensive patient care.
• Assist in overall department operations.
• Provide for the orientation of float, temporarily reassigned, or agency nurses to the routine of the unit and the designated shift.
• Demonstrate critical thinking in the decision-making process.
• Accept accountability for actions taken.
• Utilize the chain of command appropriately.
• Facilitate patient movement through the system toward desired outcomes.
• Remain prepared to deal with rapidly changing workload, i.e., able to transfer and admit patients quickly.
• Maintain open communications in a timely and appropriate manner to all customers.
• Build collegial relationships with physicians and other members of the health care team.
• Encourage formal and informal continuing education.
• Promote clinical ladder as a form of peer review and clinical advancement.
• Develop, guide, and coach nursing staff daily to function within their job description.
• Identify and plan to meet learning needs of self and staff together with nurse manager and/or nurse educators.
• Mentor staff in problem resolution.
• Provide feedback to evaluate the performance of personnel.
• Function as a clinical resource and professional role model for staff.
• Provide input for progressive discipline on a fair and consistent basis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive TriHealth benefits, wellness programs, and career support.
• medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree