Registered Nurse/MS/Tele RNMT-24-03920

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Woonsocket, RI | United States

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Title -Registered Nurse/MS/Tele RNMT-24-03920

Location- Providence, RI

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical/Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele) provides comprehensive nursing care to patients admitted to the medical-surgical unit with a focus on telemetry monitoring. This role involves assessing patient conditions, administering medications, implementing treatment plans, and monitoring telemetry readings to ensure timely intervention and optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts thorough assessments of patients upon admission and throughout their hospital stay, identifying medical, surgical, and telemetry needs.
• Monitors telemetry readings and interprets cardiac rhythms, recognizing and promptly reporting any abnormalities or changes in patient status.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans based on patient assessments, diagnoses, and treatment goals.
• Administers medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed, ensuring accuracy, safety, and adherence to established protocols and best practices.
• Performs routine nursing procedures and maintains accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in electronic health records (EHR) or other documentation systems.
• Provides education and support to patients and their families regarding diagnosis, treatment options, medication management, and post-discharge care instructions.
• Monitors and evaluates patient responses to interventions, assessing for complications, side effects, and changes in clinical status, and initiating appropriate interventions as necessary.
• Coordinates patient care activities, including diagnostic tests, consultations, and discharge planning, to ensure smooth transitions across the healthcare continuum.
• Collaborates with ancillary departments, such as laboratory, radiology, and respiratory therapy, to facilitate timely diagnostic testing and therapeutic interventions.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety initiatives, and evidence-based practice projects to enhance the quality and efficiency of nursing care delivery.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice, with a minimum of one year of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred, or willingness to pursue higher education in nursing.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required. Certification in Telemetry (e.g., Progressive Care Certification - PCCN) preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and make sound clinical judgments in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms, with the ability to recognize and respond to changes in patient status promptly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and compassion in patient care delivery.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required in a 24/7 healthcare environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning, staying abreast of current evidence-based practices and advances in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing.

Dedication to patient-centered care, safety, and excellence in nursing practice, adhering to ethical standards and regulatory requirements governing nursing practice

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