Registered Nurse – RN – Medical Telemetry Observation
| Company | Advocate Health Care |
|---|---|
| Location | Iron Mountain, MI, USA |
| Salary | $37.5 – $56.25 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing
Responsibilities
- Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care.
- Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care.
- Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety.
- Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach.
- Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care.
- Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed.
- Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills.
- Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm.
- Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines.
- Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience.
- Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others.
Preferred Qualifications
- New Grads Welcome!
- Demonstrates progression to provide holistic patient care and the ability to view clinical situations from a patient and family focus.
- Demonstrates progression to recognize situational changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions, and responds to situations with confidence, timeliness and flexibility.
- Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills.