Medical Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) - 36 hours/week, rotating shifts
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) works on Johnson 3, a 32-bed medical telemetry unit providing evidence-based care to patients with stroke, cardiopulmonary disorders, acute infections including sepsis, and stable cardiac and medical conditions. The unit is a designated stroke unit and offers opportunities to develop bedside neurological assessment skills. Care is delivered through a comprehensive team approach in a positive work environment. Services include patient education, diabetes teaching, congestive heart failure checklists, continuing care for acute blood clots, respiratory care, comprehensive stroke care, and discharge planning tailored to the admitting diagnosis. Staff use a telemetry monitoring system to assess and treat chronic or acute cardiac arrhythmias. Patients are generally 18 years of age or older. The role is 36 hours per week on rotating shifts and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Employees must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Basic telemetry experience or successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia Recognition and Care of the telemetry patient within six months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Complete assessments, administer medications and wound treatments, observe patient progress, and evaluate therapies for clinical outcomes and effectiveness.
- Collaborate with physicians and other medical professionals to develop an optimal health care strategy for each patient.
- Support and educate patients and their loved ones to achieve maximum outcomes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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