Registered Nurse - MG3 Telemetry - Per Diem Nights

Trinity Health•Langhorne, PA

1d•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 is for Tele monitored patients, including those with isolation, heart failure, suicidal, and behavioral conditions. It is a 26-bed unit with private rooms.

Requirements

BSN required
PA RN License
AHA BLS
72 hour minimum commitment per 6-week schedule.
3 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule.
1 winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's) and 1 spring/summer holiday (Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and 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.