Registered Nurse – Telemetry

CLINICAL INTERVIEWING Patient Types: Higher level of telemetry patients PCI pre/post care, CHF, MI, DMII, GI, GU, ONC, Sepsis, Stroke, Neutropenia, COVID(higher level of oxygenation), PNA, AMS, TIA, AKI, Dehydrations, ETOH, Syncope, CKD, Afib with RVR, Dialysis, NSTEMI, Leukemia, Pulmonary Edema, Anemia, Shock, Chest pain, Hypoxia High volume of post-cath lab procedures – TR bands, stent placements (must be familiar with the procedure), fresh cath patients (no sheaths) requiring q15 min checks Do not take DKA – those patients go to ICU High Spanish-speaking population (30-50%) High volume of the underserved population – charity care – looking for compassionate caregivers Patient Ratios: Days: 1:4 Nights: 1:5 Required Certifications: BLS and ACLS required, ONS (Preferred) Oncology experience is not required. Will be given Tele patients if no oncology experience. Skills required: Trach care, chest tube, TR band, Post Cath lab, Central line maintenance care, Bipap experience required, Hi-flow experience required, Reading/Interpreting/measuring Cardiac Rhythm strips required. Titratable drip experience required (diltiazem and heparin, nurse protocol based on lab values). Support on the Unit: CNA: (Team Nursing) Days 1:6 Nights 1:8 Receptionist/HUC Charge nurse/Staff coordinator – Typically does not take patient assignments, will help with Occasionally will have 1-2 patients if staffing needs Phlebotomy – days/nights IV/VAT Team until 2300 Hospitalist – 24/7 Telemetry monitoring tech? Yes, on the unit. 2 central units. 32 patients per central unit. Sign off strips q 4 hours. Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC IV pumps: Plum pumps Medication dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Draeger Floating: If yes, where? All other MS/tele units Orientation (#hrs/shifts): Hospital Orientation 2 - 12hr shifts on the unit depending on their contracted shifts Scheduling: Weekend rotation: Every other weekend Weekend nights are Friday/Sat On call? No Holiday Expectations: 1-2 Holidays per contract Approval of time off? Can we approve up to 7 days off on your behalf? Yes Shift times: Days 7a-7p; Nights 7p-7a Schedule cycle: 4-week increments and will receive the schedule 4 weeks in advance Overtime is optional. Other notes: Scrub Color: Any color Parking: Free onsite parking Culture – Traveler friendly, very welcoming. Team oriented. Patient-centered care. Very Fast-paced environment with higher level of acuity than a normal telemetry unit.