What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Medical Telemetry - Day Shift position at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services?
Role: Provide direct patient care in a Medical Telemetry Unit, including medication administration, patient assessment, and collaboration with healthcare team to ensure safety and well-being.
Responsibilities: Monitor adult and geriatric patients with serious conditions such as COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, withdrawal syndromes, and chronic illnesses. Evaluate patient status, assist with procedures, and support inpatient care for diverse diagnoses, transferring patients from various sources within the hospital.
Qualifications & Skills
Responsibilities: Monitor adult and geriatric patients with serious conditions such as COPD exacerbation, pneumonia, withdrawal syndromes, and chronic illnesses. Evaluate patient status, assist with procedures, and support inpatient care for diverse diagnoses, transferring patients from various sources within the hospital.
Qualifications & Skills
- Current Delaware RN licensure or eligibility
- BSN or commitment to obtain within three years
- Minimum of one year RN experience, inpatient acute care preferred
- BLS certification required
- Strong critical thinking, teamwork, and prioritization skills
- Ability to anticipate patient and team needs with compassion