RN - 19417532
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works on a 24-bed medical/surgical telemetry unit that uses a Virtual Integrated Care Nursing (VIC) model. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 6:1, with Patient Care Technicians at a ratio of 12:1. The unit cares for patients with congestive heart failure, diabetes, pneumonia, chronic kidney disease, and other medical/surgical telemetry needs. Nurses are responsible for providing care to these patients, communicating effectively, managing time well, and reading telemetry strips. Although tele monitor technicians monitor patients, RNs must be proficient in interpreting telemetry strips. Nurses may float to other medical/surgical units as needed. The role requires scheduled 12-hour shifts, with no block scheduling. Nurses work every other weekend and holidays. Unit orientation covers necessary departmental procedures and protocols. The required scrub color is navy blue.
Requirements
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Ability to understand and read telemetry strips.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing patients with chronic illnesses.
Responsibilities
- Provide care to patients with conditions including congestive heart failure, diabetes, pneumonia, chronic kidney disease, and medical/surgical telemetry needs.
- Use effective communication and time-management skills to support patient care.
- Read and interpret telemetry strips.
- Float to other medical/surgical units as needed.
- Work scheduled 12-hour shifts, every other weekend, and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
