Registered Nurse - MG2 Telemetry - Days

Trinity Health•Langhorne, PA

8d•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 unit operates a 4:1-6:1 nurse to patient ratio and contains double rooms and approximately 48 beds.

Requirements

BSN Required
PA RN License
AHA BLS

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.