Registered Nurse (RN) - Lead, Telemetry

Lifepoint Health • Wilson, NC

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Join our 22-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Telemetry with a nurse to patient ratio of 1:5/6. We are staffed with Registered Nurses (RNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Monitor Techs providing care for patients for a mix of patients including Med/Surge. Our unit has 24/7 CNA coverage who work closely with the RNs as well as 24/7 cardiac monitoring. This role offers the opportunity to work in a face-paced environment with rapid patient turnover while delivering high-quality patient care in a strong team environment.

Requirements

• Current state RN license
• Degree from an accredited nursing school
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred
• Compassionate nurse with a deep understanding of critical care principles and advanced patient monitoring

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
• Medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period
• Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid family leave
• Paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
• Free gym memberships
• Virtual care appointments
• Mental health services
• Discount programs
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree