RN - Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse, Night Shift
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Overview: Join a dedicated healthcare team providing compassionate and professional nursing care in a medical-surgical centralized telemetry unit. This full-time night shift role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in accordance with established policies and standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess patients to identify care needs and organize appropriate interventions.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment for patients and staff.
- Serve as charge nurse when assigned, overseeing unit operations.
- Accurately document patient care and administer medications as prescribed.
- Recognize and respond promptly to life-threatening situations.
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Monitor quality of care using outcome-based indicators.
- Participate in cost containment and ensure accurate patient service billing.
- Adapt care to meet age-specific physiological, psychosocial, and cultural needs.
Education: Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Experience: No prior experience required; new graduates encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
- Current Registered Nurse licensure in a Compact state or the applicable regional licensure.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Effective organizational and leadership abilities.
- Physical stamina for standing, walking, bending, and lifting; ability to handle potential exposure to infectious materials.
This position serves a diverse population in a vibrant regional healthcare setting located in the Southeastern United States. The team values integrity, patient-centered care, and excellence in every aspect of the healthcare experience.
