Telemetry RN
Peoria, Illinois
Carle Health - 221 NE Glen Oak Ave ,

RN - Cardiac 5C

Location: Peoria, Illinois Employment Type: Clinical-Nursing Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 7am-7:30pm Schedule: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Valid Illinois RN license
• Minimum three (3) years of telemetry experience
• Telemetry experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Cardiology experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Role Overview

The staff RN is a professional caregiver responsible for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN provides care using the nursing process and works within the institution's philosophy.

Essential Functions

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by the unit for the scope of service
• Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date nursing care documentation for the healthcare team
• Completes initial patient assessments on admission and develops plans of care based on patient and family needs
• Implements and modifies plans of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures based on continuous evaluation
• Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and correcting hazards and incidents
• Communicates directly and privately with others to resolve issues
• Gives constructive feedback to support peers' professional development and collaborates with colleagues to expand knowledge
• Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to address them
• Fulfills all departmental competency requirements