Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Information

This position is an auto-offer for a Registered Nurse in the Telemetry specialty. The role involves nights from 1900 to 0700, with a guaranteed weekly schedule of 36 or 48 hours over a 13-week assignment. The unit requires flexibility in scheduling, including possible blocked scheduling based on facility requirements. Weekend hours will be required as dictated by the facility, and there are no call responsibilities.

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 32
• Patient Ratios: Day shifts have a ratio of 1:5-1:6, and night shifts have a ratio of 1:6-1:7.
• Equipment: Telemetry, lift equipment, IV pumps, tube feeding pumps
• EMR: EPIC

Qualifications

• Required Licensure: Current RN License meeting eligibility criteria in the state of Missouri.
• Required Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) from AHA, NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale – must obtain prior to start)
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in telemetry, specifically in an inpatient setting.
• Preferred Skills: Competence in drug titration and familiarity with medical and respiratory patients.

Personality Fit

The ideal candidate should demonstrate determination, decisiveness, and flexibility in a fast-paced medical environment.

Dress Code

• Scrub Color: Black
• Unacceptable Attire: Any color other than black scrubs

Working Conditions

The role involves a significant amount of standing and walking, as well as bending, stooping, and lifting patients with assistance. Employees may need to work various schedules, shifts, and days according to patient care requirements. There is a high-risk exposure to blood and body fluids. The physical demands include pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 lbs., and minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

Overview of Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will utilize the nursing process to provide comprehensive patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. The nurse will monitor and coordinate patient care activities with other departments to ensure optimal patient comfort and wellbeing, maintaining patient rights and confidentiality at all times.

Additional Information

The position supports the mission and values of the healthcare organization through professional accountability in patient care. Continuous evaluation of care effectiveness is expected, with collaboration across departments to enhance the quality of care provided.

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