Role Summary: Provide individualized nursing care to adult patients on a medical telemetry unit, monitoring vital signs and patient status while managing complex medical conditions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver direct patient care, including telemetry monitoring and assessment of clinical changes.
- Manage and respond to complex patient needs in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to support safe, effective outcomes.
- Educate patients and families about conditions, care plans, and self-management.
- Assist with discharge planning and transitions of care.
- Promote patient safety, adherence to care standards, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced telemetry environment.
- Effective communication and teamwork with physicians, patients, and families.
- Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based nursing practice.
- Ability to manage complex conditions and recognize changes promptly.