RN (Registered Nurse) – Medical/Telemetry (Cardiac) Unit - Full-Time Days

Texas Health•Frisco, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Frisco is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join their Medical/Telemetry (Cardiac) Unit. This is a full-time day position on a 16-bed unit that is growing and looking to build a strong team. The unit serves a patient population including medical patients (GI, GU, diabetes, pneumonia, cellulitis, CHF, COPD, wounds) requiring cardiac monitoring, as well as some surgical patients. The role involves telemetry monitoring and management of cardiac drips. The unit fosters a team-focused culture with opportunities for self-scheduling for flexibility and work-life balance.

Requirements

Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing
1 Year Experience as a Registered Nurse or completion of an RN residency program
RN - Registered Nurse Upon Hire
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 Days
CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training Maintained Annually within 90 Days

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
1 Year Telemetry/Cardiac experience in hospital setting

Responsibilities

Delivers care to patients utilizing the Nursing Process
Assesses the patient
Plans the care of the patient
Intervenes as appropriate
Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions
Incorporates age specific safety/infection control measures into patient care.
Initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information
Maintains continuity of patient care inter-shift, inter-hospital, and while expediting out of hospital transfers.