Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
About the role
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in Telemetry Unit. Directly responsible and accountable for the care given to their assigned patients. Communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process
- Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice
- Direct and guide patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel
- Maintain standards of care in Telemetry Unit
- Communicate with physicians regarding patient conditions
- Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN License
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
- Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire
- Certified ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred
- Ventilator Management experience preferred
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Registered Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification preferred
Skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of medical-surgical nursing principles and practices
- Basic arrhythmia interpretation
- ACLS certification
Benefits
West Anaheim Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Many voluntary benefit options
Pay
The current compensation range for this role is $48.58 to $65.31 per hour. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Schedule
Full Time Nights schedule is available.