Registered Nurse (Cardiac Telemetry)

Quick Facts

• Role: Registered Nurse (Cardiac Telemetry)

• Setting: Acute patient care

• Shift: Nights, Full Time (12-hour shifts), 36 hours/week; variable days; weekends as needed

Description

Accountable for the assessment, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of nursing care in an acute patient setting, including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care. Delivers holistic and individualized care by developing plans of care that incorporate psychological, sociocultural, spiritual, economic, and life-style factors. Maintains collaborative relationships with patients, families/support groups, physicians, and other healthcare providers through timely and effective communication while following hospital policies, industry standards, best practices, and applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and coordinate delivery and evaluation of nursing care.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate an individualized plan of care.
• Provide direct patient care and educate patients and families.
• Coordinate transitions of care and ensure effective, timely communication with the care team.
• Use nursing theory and medical terminology knowledge to support patient care.
• Adhere to safety precautions, privacy practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure privacy and protection of each patient’s PHI.

Benefits

• Benefits: Yes

• Pay range: $74.98 to $104.96 per hour (based on primary work location)

• Position status: Regular, non-exempt

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (or RN license evidencing completion of an RN program).
• RN license for the state where care is provided.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification (department required).
• 2 years of recent relevant experience.