Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry

Position Summary:

This is an auto-offer position for a Registered Nurse specializing in Telemetry. The role involves working night shifts, providing high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced environment. The selected candidate will ensure the wellbeing and safety of patients with various medical conditions and developmental delays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide nursing care to patients in a telemetry setting.
• Monitor patient vital signs and evaluate symptoms to assess patient health.
• Administer medications and treatments as per protocol.
• Document patient care and progress through electronic medical records (EMR) using EPIC.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient outcomes.
• Float to other units as needed on a rotational basis.

Unit Information:

• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios: Varies; 1:5-1:6 during days and 1:6-1:7 during nights.
• Type of Patients: Medical telemetry, including those with developmental delays.
• Equipment: Telemetry monitors, lift equipment, IV pumps, and tube feeding pumps.

Qualifications:

• Current RN License in the state of Missouri.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred.
• Minimum of one year of inpatient telemetry nursing experience required.
• Experience and competence in drug titration.

Personality Fit:

Candidates should be determined, decisive, and flexible, demonstrating the ability to adapt to changing situations and prioritize patient care effectively.

Dress Code:

• Uniform: Black scrubs are required.
• Unacceptable Attire: Any color scrubs other than black are not permitted.

Work Schedule:

• Scheduled hours are flexible, with guaranteed hours of 36 or 48 per week.
• Weekend availability is required based on facility needs.
• Holiday requests for time off are limited to one per assignment.
• Night shift training will occur during day shift hours, requiring full availability for one week.