Acute Care RN – Telemetry & Step-Down Specialist

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital in Florida is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care across Medical/Surgical, Telemetry or Step Down units using the nursing process. The role emphasizes accurate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care with collaboration among care teams.

The successful candidate will communicate changes in patient condition to physicians, respond quickly to acute changes, and participate in CQI activities.

Qualifications

• One year acute care experience preferred.
• Telemetry course or Telemetry experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Graduate from an approved nursing program per NCSBN standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in Medical/Surgical, Telemetry or Step Down Unit.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians including test results and symptoms.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Participate in performance improvement and CQI activities.

Skills

Telemetry

Nursing fundamentals

Basic computer skills

Acute care experience

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Palmetto General Hospital in Florida is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care across Medical/Surgical, Telemetry or Step Down units using the nursing process. The role emphasizes accurate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care with collaboration among care teams.

The successful candidate will communicate changes in patient condition to physicians, respond quickly to acute changes, and participate in CQI activities.