Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Telemetry

About the role

This nursing role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care for an assigned group of patients, serving as a primary or accountable nurse based on unit needs. Responsibilities include patient education on health promotion, treatment, and disease management, as well as safely administering medications following policies. The role emphasizes resource management, adherence to practice standards, and participation in governance and quality improvement initiatives. Providing mentorship and fostering a supportive learning environment for new staff, students, and observers are key duties. Ongoing professional development and training are essential to maintain clinical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for an assigned group of patients
• Provide patient education on health promotion, treatment, and disease management
• Safely administer medications following policies
• Manage resources and adhere to practice standards
• Participate in governance and quality improvement initiatives
• Provide mentorship and foster a supportive learning environment for new staff, students, and observers
• Engage in ongoing professional development and training to maintain clinical excellence

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (minimum)
• Preferred: BSN and clinical experience in acute or ambulatory settings
• Current NY State RN license (minimum)
• Preferred: CCRN and additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, TNCC

Skills

• Compassionate, patient-centered RN committed to high-quality care
• Adaptable, eager to learn, and collaborative team player
• Knowledge of the New York State Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code of Ethics, and institutional standards
• Responsible, flexible, and dedicated to continuous growth

Requirements

• Performed in clinical and patient care areas with exposure to equipment and disinfectants
• Requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and lifting in a fast-paced setting
• Utilizes PPE per infection control policies
• Serves patients of all age groups with appropriate HIPAA access levels