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Overview: Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Registered Nurse specializing in Medical Surgical Telemetry, working full-time day shifts. This role involves planning and delivering professional nursing care aligned with established policies, with opportunities to assume charge nurse responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess patients to identify care needs and organize appropriate interventions.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate patient care while ensuring a safe environment.
- Maintain accurate and relevant patient care records.
- Administer medications as prescribed by physicians.
- Recognize and respond to life-threatening situations promptly.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Monitor quality of care using outcome-oriented indicators.
- Participate actively in cost containment and accurate patient service charging.
- Adjust care based on age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs.
- Support patients' cultural and spiritual beliefs within medical guidelines.
Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required. Current Registered Nurse licensure in a Compact state or the relevant regional licensure is necessary.
Experience: No prior experience required; new graduates are welcome.
Skills and Abilities: Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Effective organizational and leadership capabilities. Knowledge of age-specific developmental, physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual patient needs.
Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate effectively, observe patients closely, and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, and lifting. May involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
Certifications: BLS certification from the American Heart Association and active RN licensure.
This position serves a diverse population in a regional healthcare setting within the Southeastern United States, offering a supportive and patient-centered environment.
