Registered Nurse (Telemetry)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in Telemetry to join our team in a Med Surg Tele unit. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in patient monitoring and care, specifically in a telemetry setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care in a Telemetry unit, including monitoring vital signs and interpreting cardiac rhythms.
• Administer medications and manage IV cardiac medications and continuous infusions.
• Participate in stroke care and management, ensuring appropriate protocols are followed.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to create and implement individualized care plans.
• Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record system (Epic).
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards while delivering care to patients.

Qualifications

• Current New York State RN License.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (can be obtained prior to starting).
• Minimum of two years of nursing experience, with at least one year of recent experience in a Telemetry or stepdown unit.
• Proficiency in rhythm interpretation, with the ability to pass a hospital proctored test (>80% accuracy in rhythm identification and 100% accuracy in identifying critical rhythms).
• Experience managing critical drips and familiarity with stroke care and management is a plus.
• Documentation experience using Epic or similar electronic health record systems.
• Flu vaccine or exemption required for employment.

Work Environment

Work will be conducted on a night shift schedule, with typical hours from 19:00 to 07:30, three times a week.

Patient Ratio

The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5.

Additional Information

Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius from applicable localities. Please inquire regarding housing resources if needed.