Telemetry RN
Alexandria, LA
Premier Medical Staffing Services
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

HIGHLIGHTS:

• BLS certification from AHA required
• ACLS certification from AHA required
• RN License in state of employment or compact
• Education/Skills Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred
• Experience 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful completion of the designated organizational entry competency validation and a Med Surg specific competency validation
• All newly licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other specific orientation
• Skills completion and competency completion will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented through the program's tracking software
• Completion of all annual competency verification requirements

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

• Nurse / Patient Ratio 5:1-6:1 depending on staffing
• Type of patients on the unit: Cardiac and Telemetry
• Temp to perm is a possibility

MORE INFORMATION:

• SHIFT: DAYS or NIGHTS 7-7a
• Weekend Requirement Every other weekend
• On Call Requirement No call
• Summary: The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation
• Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans
• Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing
• Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation
• Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources
• Work Schedule: 3 Days or Nights Available - 12 Hours
• Work Type: Full Time
• General Comments Type of patients on the unit: Cardiac and Telemetry
• Position creation reason: Vacant Position