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

• Delivers 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.

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 certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Current and valid state RN License.
• Experience: Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Training: Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Other: Certified ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply medical guidelines and protocols.

Benefits

Shasta Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Paid time off.
• A 401K retirement plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Many voluntary benefit options.

Pay

The current compensation range for this role is $43.28 to $71.14. 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