RN - Telemetry Per Diem Day 2 Shifts per week

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

About The Position

Within nursing services, the Registered Nurse is accountable and responsible for providing patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients. The RN plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care using a holistic view of each patient, including physical, developmental, emotional, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and functional dimensions. The RN collects information to develop a comprehensive standard of care, meet patient-care outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing plan. Initial and ongoing assessments help establish baselines, individualize care, and respond to changing patient needs. The RN follows established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures; ensures accurate documentation and adequate supplies; and is knowledgeable in equipment operation. The RN also educates peers, patients, and families. Performance supports service excellence and a healing environment. Other duties may be assigned. The role requires a per diem commitment of two shifts per week. The position can be physically demanding and requires the ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Annual threshold requirements include mandatory education and health requirements, attendance at new employee orientation, participation in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program, and maintenance of required professional licenses and certifications.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current RN licensure in the state of Florida.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
Ability to obtain NIHSS training through an organization or learning system offering courses from the American Heart Association.
Ability to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
Ability to frequently assist with lifting patients and heavy equipment.
Ability to push or pull up to 40 pounds and carry or lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
Completion of annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service and health requirements, and new employee orientation.
Participation in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
Maintenance of required professional licensing and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients.
Plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care using a holistic view of patients’ needs.
Collect assessment information to develop a comprehensive standard of care, meet patient-care outcomes, and evaluate the nursing plan of care.
Perform initial assessments to establish baselines and ongoing assessments and reassessments to address changing patient needs.
Follow established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures when administering nursing care.
Ensure accurate documentation and adequate supplies, and maintain knowledge of equipment operation.
Educate peers, patients, and patients’ families.
Support service excellence and a healing environment.
Complete annual mandatory education, in-service, health, orientation, and TB/PPD surveillance requirements.
Maintain required professional licensure and certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.