Role Overview: The Registered Nurse (RN) in Acute Care specializing in Cardiac Telemetry provides high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care within a collaborative interdisciplinary team. They operate under the guidance of nurse leaders, adhering to evidence-based practices, professional standards, and organizational policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, care planning, implementation, and evaluation using critical thinking and evidence-based methods.
- Deliver relationship-based, culturally sensitive, patient-centered care tailored to individual needs and characteristics.
- Partner effectively with patients and families through communication, education, and shared decision-making.
- Coordinate and document safe, quality care utilizing interdisciplinary communication methods.
- Contribute to performance improvement, research, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Mentor and serve as a preceptor to other nursing staff and students, fostering a healthy work environment.
- Participate in protocol development, data collection, and resource management to optimize patient outcomes and resource use.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).
- Current RN license (single or multi-state via compact license).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Minimum of 5 years of RN experience, preferably in direct patient care.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to function effectively in fast-paced settings, respond decisively to emergencies, and utilize technology efficiently.
- Excellent time management, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
All certifications are required upon hire, and the role emphasizes professional development, research participation, and adherence to safety and quality standards.