Registered Nurse Medical Telemetry

Mount Nittany Health•State College, PA

11h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is responsible to the Unit Manager for the overall nursing practice of the unit during the assigned shift. In the Unit Manager’s absence, the RN is responsible to the Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Nursing House Supervisor. The RN provides professional nursing care using current nursing knowledge and the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care and treatment. The role involves collaborating with patients, significant others, and other health care providers; maintaining professional and ethical practice; contributing to quality improvement and peer development; and maintaining current clinical knowledge and competency. The RN may supervise others while serving as Charge Nurse and participates in out-of-facility patient transport using the nursing process.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited registered nurse program.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania.
Meet American Heart Association standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renew BLS every two years; HCP BLS must be completed within four months of the end of probation.
Effectively function as a team member and liaison between patients and staff.
Strong verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills; communicate professionally and support harmonious communication.
Demonstrate mental and emotional tolerance, an even temperament, tact, sensitivity, sound judgment, and a professional attitude when dealing with patients, families, and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Previous RN experience.
Charge Nurse qualification.
Oncology Nurse Certification.

Responsibilities

Collect and document systematic, ongoing patient health data, prioritizing assessment according to patient condition and needs.
Analyze assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses, validate them with relevant parties, and document them to support care planning.
Identify measurable, individualized patient outcomes in collaboration with the patient and other health care providers when possible.
Develop and document an individualized plan of care that addresses patient and family learning needs and continuity of care, including post-discharge needs.
Implement and document safe, appropriate interventions consistent with the plan of care and aimed at preventing health problems and helping patients and families cope with illness.
Evaluate and document patient progress and responses to interventions; revise diagnoses, outcomes, and the plan of care as needed.
Participate in quality-of-care activities, identify opportunities to improve nursing practice and patient outcomes, and use findings to initiate practice changes.
Evaluate own practice against professional standards and applicable statutes and regulations; participate in appraisal and peer review, seek feedback, and pursue identified development goals.
Maintain current nursing knowledge, clinical skills, and competency through ongoing education and practice.
Share knowledge and skills with colleagues, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to clinical education of nursing students as appropriate.
Make ethical decisions in patient care, maintain confidentiality, advocate for patients, and provide respectful, nondiscriminatory care that protects patient autonomy, dignity, and rights.
Collaborate and communicate with patients, significant others, and health care providers; consult and make referrals as needed to support continuity of care.
Use applicable research findings in practice and participate in research activities as appropriate to the role and practice environment.
Consider safety, effectiveness, and cost when planning and delivering care; delegate according to patient needs and provider knowledge and skill; and help patients secure appropriate services.
Demonstrate leadership by prioritizing and delegating unit and patient care activities as appropriate and adapting to changes in the health care environment.
Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the job classification and department as assigned by the unit director or manager.
Meet specialty standards of nursing practice applicable to the primary area of nursing practice.
Participate in out-of-facility patient transport using the nursing process.
Perform related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.