Tele RN
Brick, NJ
Modern Healthcare Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care. This role encompasses the planning, implementation, and documentation of nursing care based on patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify patient needs and establish priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized plans of care for assigned patients through initial and ongoing assessments.
• Initiate assessments based on patient problems or needs, the physician’s medical diagnosis, and the functional health framework.
• Perform therapeutic nursing interventions and manage patient care.
• Document care in accordance with established standards, patient acuity, and clinical priorities.
• Advocate for evidence-based practice care standards and support the adoption of innovations in care delivery.
• Provide patient-centric care aligned with the professional nursing practice model.
• Handle other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of recent telemetry experience is required.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• No additional preferred experience is specified.

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited nursing school is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Telemetry Certification or Telemetry Competency Exam is required.

Licenses & Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• New Jersey State Professional Registered Nurse license or multistate compact license is required.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification is required.
• Telemetry certification is required.
• Continuing Education Units (CEUs) related to stroke (4 hours) are required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is required.

Required Hard Skills

• Telemetry monitoring
• Understanding of non-titratable drips
• Proficiency in interpreting cardiac rhythms

Work Schedule

• Shift: Days (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: One winter holiday and one evening holiday
• Float Requirement: May be required to float to other inpatient telemetry units