Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiothoracic Telemetry Stepdown
Job Summary
The licensed registered nurse is a professional nurse who is responsible and accountable for providing evidence-based clinical care to designated patients utilizing the nursing process. This is accomplished by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to established ethical/cultural codes and standards of nursing practices and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Graduate from accredited School of Nursing
- If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence
- Licensed to practice in the state where work is being performed
- Mets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses
- Focused education promotes nurses’ ability to practice in clinical area assigned
- Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, policies and competence in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration
- Competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures
- Successful completion of preceptorship and orientation to the facility and clinical area
- Able to critically think and problem solve in routine and emergency situations
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work schedules
- Retirement savings with employer match
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
Job Description
The licensed registered nurse is responsible for providing evidence-based clinical care to designated patients utilizing the nursing process. This includes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to established ethical/cultural codes and standards of nursing practices. The nurse works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes. The nurse must demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Education, Credentials, Licenses
- Graduate from accredited School of Nursing
- If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence
- Licensed to practice in the state where work is being performed
- Mets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses
- Focused education promotes nurses’ ability to practice in clinical area assigned
Specialized Knowledge
- Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, policies and competence in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration
- Competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures