Job Description
Job Title: RN
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Telemetry
Duration: 8-26 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 1 year in Cardiac Telemetry
License: Current RN License in the state of Missouri
Certifications: BLS from AHA required, NIHSS required prior to start, 4 trauma credits required within the first two weeks from start
Must-Have: 1 year Cardiac Telemetry inpatient experience
Description:
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
Maintains professional accountability for the provision of patient care.
Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments.
Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the mission, values, and service standards.
Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort.
Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with established guidelines of nursing practice.
Meets unit-specific physical demands and may be required to work differing schedules or shifts according to patient care requirements.
High-risk exposure to blood and body fluids is part of the role.
Utilizes the nursing process to provide care for patients post trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities.
Maintains professional accountability for the provision of patient care.
Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers.
Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments.
Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with the mission, values, and service standards.