Registered Nurse - MS/Tele
About The Position
We are seeking a Registered Nurse for our MS/Tele unit. This role requires proficiency in phlebotomy and IV placement, which are mandatory skills for all RNs at Unity. The unit specializes in telemetry care, managing patients with cardiac, pulmonary, pain, GI, infection, and unmanaged DM diagnoses. PCTs are available on all units to assist with vital signs, blood glucose checks, EKGs, and activities of daily living. The role involves interpreting and managing dysrhythmias, utilizing Rapid Response Teams, and providing peripheral line care. Patients may require nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, portable oxygen tanks, and non-invasive airway management. Isolation Precautions are also a key aspect of patient care.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Mandatory competency with phlebotomy.
- Mandatory competency with placing IVs.
- BLS certification.
- 1 year of experience required.
- Proficiency in interpreting and managing dysrhythmias.
- Experience with Rapid Response Teams.
- Experience with Peripheral Line Care/Management.
- Experience with Nasal Cannula, Oxygen face masks, Portable Oxygen tank, Non-invasive airway management, and Isolation Precautions.
- Experience with cardiac, pulmonary, pain, GI, infection, and unmanaged DM diagnoses.
- Experience with bladder scanners, tele, EKG machines, and lifepacks.
- Epic charting experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Epic experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform phlebotomy and place IVs.
- Interpret and manage dysrhythmias.
- Utilize Rapid Response Teams.
- Provide peripheral line care and management.
- Administer oxygen therapy via nasal cannula, oxygen face masks, and portable oxygen tanks.
- Manage non-invasive airways.
- Implement and adhere to Isolation Precautions.
- Care for patients with cardiac, pulmonary, pain, GI, infection, and unmanaged DM diagnoses.
- Operate and monitor telemetry equipment, EKG machines, and bladder scanners.
- Float within scope to meet facility needs, including to med-surg, acute brain injury (stable patients), and potentially stable ICU patients.
Benefits
- Ratios are 5 to 1 (stretch 6-7) for Day/Eve shifts.
- Night ratios are expected to be 6-7 to 1 (stretch 8-10 if staff calls in).
- PCTs available for vital signs, blood glucose checks, EKGs, and ADLs.
- Opportunity to work with a variety of patient diagnoses.
- Use of modern medical equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
