Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Telemetry
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night Shift
Hours per Shift: 12 hours
Experience: Minimum 2 years
License: RN License
Certifications: BLS
Must-Have:
Med/Surg skillset including head-to-toe assessment.
Knowledge of orthopedic care.
IV medication administration including management of Lasix drip, heparin drip, IVP metoprolol, diltiazem, and insulin IV or subQ.
Wound care including drain management and VACs.
NGT/G tube care and parenteral nutrition.
Central line management including PICC, HD catheter, and midlines.
Foley, nephrostomy, and suprapubic catheter care.
Ostomy care and postoperative patient care.
Description:
The unit has 48 beds with an average census of 27.
Patient ratios are 1:5 during the day and 1:6 at night.
Unit staffing includes 1 unit secretary from morning to evening.
Patient care tech ratio is typically 1:10-15, with 3 working during a typical shift.
Occasional 1:1 coverage may be provided by patient care techs or patient safety techs.
Equipment includes Hoyer lifts, automated blood pressure machines, bladder scanners, remote telemetry monitoring, and vein finders.
The documentation system utilized is Altera/Allscripts Sunrise.
Scheduling requires every other weekend availability, and 12-hour shifts are preferred.
Floating is required to like units, with float pool staff and travelers usually floating first.
Participation in daily multidisciplinary rounds is expected from Monday to Friday from 10:30 to 11:15 AM.
The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to patient care excellence.
Skills in the specified areas are essential for success in the role.
The team environment is supportive, with a focus on fantastic collaboration.
New equipment has been introduced to enhance the unit's technology.
Employee retention rates are high, and staff satisfaction is prioritized.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional looking to join a dynamic team.