The Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Telemetry) is responsible for providing comprehensive patient care, including monitoring, treatment administration, and coordination with healthcare teams. This role focuses on managing patients with diverse medical conditions while utilizing telemetry systems to monitor cardiac activity and respond to clinical changes.
Key Responsibilities
Assess patient conditions, monitor vital signs, and report any changes
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
Provide wound care, IV therapy, and post-operative care
Coordinate with physicians and other healthcare team members
Educate patients and families on care plans, medications, and discharge instructions
Manage multiple patients with diverse medical diagnoses
Monitor cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment
Recognize and respond to abnormal heart rhythms or medical emergencies
Required Qualifications
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing environments
Certifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
This job is also searched as: Medical Surgical, Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit, PCU, Stepdown, Acute Care, Hospital, ACLS, BLS.
Education: Associate's Degree
Certification: Basic Life Support , Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support