Role Overview: The RN Clinical Nurse in Acute Care – Cardiac Telemetry provides high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. They practice in accordance with professional standards, organizational policies, and evidence-based guidelines, ensuring individualized care that respects cultural diversity and patient preferences.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform the Nursing Process—assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation—using evidence-based practice and critical thinking.
- Deliver relationship-based, patient-centered care tailored to population-specific needs.
- Partner with patients and families through effective communication methods, including bedside reports and education.
- Coordinate safe, quality care through interdisciplinary collaboration and timely documentation.
- Participate in performance improvement, research activities, and shared governance initiatives.
- Support professional development by completing competency assessments, mentoring, and serving as a preceptor.
- Promote evidence-based practice, research, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
- Contribute to protocol development and resource management to optimize patient outcomes.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum of an Associate’s or Diploma in Nursing; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Current licensure as an RN (single-state or multi-state Compact).
- Required certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support).
- At least 5 years of RN experience, preferably in direct patient care.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating critical thinking and emergency response capabilities.
Additional Notes: The role emphasizes compassionate, collaborative practice, adherence to ethical standards, and continuous professional growth to ensure excellence in patient care.