Telemetry RN
Peoria, Illinois
Carle Health Methodist Hospital

RN Cardiac

Location: Peoria, Illinois Unit: Cardiac 5C Employment Type: Clinical-Nursing Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Role Overview

The staff Registered Nurse is a professional caregiver responsible for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The nurse provides care using the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, and financial and human resources, in line with 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 area of practice
• Maintains accurate, up-to-date documentation of nursing care
• Completes initial patient assessments and develops plans of care based on patient and family needs
• Implements and modifies plans of care based on continuous evaluation
• Reports and corrects safety hazards and incidents for patient and employee safety
• Communicates directly to resolve issues, gives constructive feedback to peers, and completes departmental competencies

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)