Registered Nurse - MG2 Telemetry - Per Diem Nights

Trinity Health•Langhorne, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary objective of this position is to provide quality of care. Responsible for the direct and/or indirect care of patients assigned utilizing professional nursing skills and knowledge. The Telemetry unit operates a 4:1-6:1 nurse to patient ratio and contains double rooms and approximately 48 beds.

Requirements

BSN required from an accredited school of nursing.
PA RN License
AHA BLS
144 hour minimum commitment per 6-week schedule.
4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule.
1 winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day).
1 spring/summer holiday (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day).

Responsibilities

Assesses learning needs, readiness to learn and identify actual or potential barriers to learning and thereby incorporating the patient's education into daily activities based on age, cultural and spiritual values.
Documents admission assessment / reassessment, plan, interventions and medication use and monitors its effects and outcomes according to policy.
Utilizes the information management system to enhance communication and documents change in-patients condition to all appropriate individuals.
Prioritizes work assignment based on changing situations.
Communicates transfer of patient responsibility and pertinent information at the bedside and during Interprofessional Rounds.
Recognizes and integrates patient special needs and individualizes care and knowledgeable in abuse recognition and referral.
Includes pain management and supportive care issues in the plan of care.
Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care and by promotes and maintains a safe, clean and orderly environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.