Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Telemetry - Southside Medical Center
About The Position
The Registered Nurse position at Southside Medical Center delivers nursing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses. The RN assesses patient status, implements clinical nursing interventions, and develops and performs patient care plans to improve outcomes. The role requires a diverse medical skillset and helps ensure a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, collects vital signs, administers IV medications, documents care, and assesses patient condition. The nurse evaluates and revises care plans to support expected outcomes and administers medications in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
Requirements
- One year of RN experience is required.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification preferred upon hire; it must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care. ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
Responsibilities
- Assess patient status using organizational and leadership skills.
- Provide care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses.
- Implement clinical nursing interventions.
- Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
- Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, document care, and assess patient condition.
- Evaluate, update, and revise plans of care to facilitate planned and expected outcomes.
- Administer medications safely in accordance with state practice requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
- Potential sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 for day shift or $15,000 for night shift for eligible external applicants with at least one year of RN experience; internal associates are not eligible.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
