PCU East / Telemetry FT Nights RN

Longview Regional Medical Center; Vado (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading medical center as a PCU East / Telemetry RN, providing vital patient-centered care. This role involves working collaboratively with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality services, managing patient medications and assessments, while ensuring patient safety in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required.
• Strong knowledge of nursing practices, assessment, medication administration, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately.
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects.

Skills

Nursing practices

Assessment

Medication administration

Safety standards

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

RN - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure

BCLS - Basic Life Support

ACLS, PALS, NRP - Certifications (preferred)

Job description

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Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process.
• Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members.
• Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
• Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice.
• Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate.
• Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery.
• Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
• Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
• Monitors and operates medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, monitors, ventilators) as needed for patient care and safety.
• Promotes patient safety by adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
• Participates in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to standards of practice and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies.
• Documents patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
• Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and understanding of current nursing standards and regulations.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.

Specialized roles include:

• Critical Care RN: Manages complex medical equipment, performs advanced procedures, administers medications, and provides specialized critical care.
• Emergency Services RN: Evaluates and stabilizes emergency patients, performs emergency procedures, and administers urgent care.
• OR Services RN: Provides perioperative care, assists during surgeries, and ensures sterile procedures.
• Cardiac Surgery RN: Monitors cardiac patients, manages life support equipment, and provides post-operative care.
• Endoscopy RN: Prepares patients, assists during procedures, and provides post-procedure care.
• Obstetrics/Labor and Delivery/Post Partum/Nursery RN: Manages prenatal, labor, delivery, and postpartum care, including neonatal assessments.
• Oncology RN: Administers chemotherapy, manages side effects, and provides emotional support.
• Orthopedics RN: Cares for musculoskeletal patients, manages immobilization devices, and educates patients.
• PACU RN: Monitors post-anesthesia patients, manages pain, and educates on recovery.
• NICU RN: Provides specialized care for neonatal patients, manages feeding, and operates NICU equipment.
• Telemetry RN: Monitors cardiac rhythms, analyzes data, and responds to emergencies.
• Dialysis RN: Operates dialysis machines, monitors patients, and educates on kidney health.
• Cath Lab RN: Prepares patients, assists during catheterizations, and monitors post-procedure recovery.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of nursing practices, assessment, medication administration, and safety standards.
• Effective communication, organizational skills, and ability to collaborate with healthcare teams.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required.
• BCLS - Basic Life Support required.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP - Certifications preferred.

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