Registered Nurse (RN) – MS/Tele

Job Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse (RN) will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients in the MS/Tele unit, focusing on the acute care of elderly individuals. Key responsibilities include:

• Administering medications and treatments according to established protocols.
• Managing telemetry-capable care and performing dysrhythmia interpretation and management.
• Conducting IV starts, blood product administration, and central/peripheral/PICC line management.
• Monitoring patients remotely and ensuring timely interventions as necessary.
• Adhering to heparin protocols and other telemetry-capable care standards.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support patient mobility, recovery, and overall health.

Scheduling Details

The position involves night shifts with a schedule of 3 twelve-hour shifts per week. Weekend coverage is required every other weekend.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry setting.
• Active South Carolina or multistate nursing license.
• 1 year of experience with EPIC electronic health record system.
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support).
• Proficient in geriatric-focused care, with a strong emphasis on preserving cognitive and physical functions.

Patient Population

The unit specializes in providing care for hospitalized patients aged 65 and older within a telemetry-capable environment. The unit is designed to focus on cognitive and physical recovery to assist patients in achieving their pre-admission baseline health status.

Floating Requirements

Though efforts will be made to keep staff within their assigned units, agency staff may be required to float to other units as needed, based on established competencies.

Work Environment

The setting emphasizes a patient-centered approach, leveraging a team of specially trained Geriatric Resource Nurses and clinical staff dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes.