RN - Telemetry

Job Summary

As a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for performing patient assessments, developing a plan of care, and implementing and evaluating care. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, you will work collaboratively with the other members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of care.

• You will formulate a plan of care, revise the plan based on the patient's response to treatment and regularly evaluate plan for effectiveness

• You will consult and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop, evaluate and revise the plan of care to meet the patient's needs and goals

• You will administer medications and complete treatments according to hospital policy

• You will delegate work appropriately to non-licensed staff in accordance with standards of practice

• You will provide pre- and post-operative patient care

• You will provide education materials to patients and families on care and treatments

• You will facilitate discharge plans in collaboration with the care team

Experience

• 1 year of clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)

• Experience in an acute care setting - preferred

Education

• Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing program

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - preferred

License and Certifications

• Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David's Healthcare policy

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification - preferred

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