Registered Nurse (RN) 9S Telemetry1
About The Position
The Registered Nurse on the 9 South Cardiac Telemetry Unit provides and coordinates comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The nurse uses evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and communication skills to support a safe patient environment and a positive patient experience across the continuum of care. The 44-bed unit cares for patients with cardiovascular conditions, including heart rhythm and blood pressure irregularities, chest pain, and recovery after cardiac procedures such as catheterizations and ablations. Nurses provide continuous cardiac monitoring and work collaboratively with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams to detect changes early, intervene rapidly, educate patients, and prevent complications. The unit has a 3–4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio and a staffing model that includes nursing assistants, RN leads, a Nursing Professional Development Specialist, and a unit manager.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
- Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Use evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making in patient care.
- Help create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum of care.
- Monitor patients with cardiovascular conditions using telemetry, detect cardiac changes, and support rapid intervention.
- Educate patients to promote recovery and prevent complications.
- Collaborate with cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Competitive compensation, premium pay where applicable, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
