Telemetry Registered Nurse (PT NIGHTS)

Emerus•Menomonee Falls, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerus is a leader in small-format hospitals, partnering with health systems to provide patient care in the neighborhoods they live. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus is committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros. This position performs the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma required; BSN, preferred
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required
2+ years full-time RN experience in Telemetry/ICU, or 2+ years combination experience in related healthcare positions, required
Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required
PALS strongly preferred (ENPC certification from ENA may be substituted for PALS certification)
Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
Pennsylvania RN's : Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

BSN, preferred
PALS strongly preferred (ENPC certification from ENA may be substituted for PALS certification)

Responsibilities

Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/families
Follow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures
Assemble equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; perform or assist others with procedures or treatments
Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing for that State.
Perform all Quality Assessment activities assigned and document
Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
Perform additional duties as assigned