PCU/Telemetry Registered Nurse - Full-time Night shift

Emerus; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerus is seeking a dedicated nurse in San Antonio, Texas, responsible for assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care. The ideal candidate will have an Associate's Degree or Nursing Diploma, be currently licensed as a Registered Nurse, and possess over 2 years of nursing experience, particularly in Telemetry or ICU settings.

This position demands proficiency in English and certifications in BLS and ACLS, ensuring high-quality patient care in accordance with established standards.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions required.
• 2+ years full-time RN experience in Telemetry/ICU or related healthcare positions required.
• Fluency in English for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, direct, and evaluate patient care.
• Provide proficient, age-specific nursing care.
• Follow physician's orders in nursing care delivery.

Skills

Telehealth nursing experience

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma

BSN

Tools

BLS and ACLS certifications

ENPC certification

Job description

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to perform the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/families
• Follow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
• Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
• Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures
• Assemble equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; perform or assist others with procedures or treatments
• Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing for that State.

Other Job Functions

• Perform all Quality Assessment activities assigned and document
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma required; BSN, preferred
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required
• 2+ years full-time RN experience in Telemetry/ICU, or 2+ years combination experience in related healthcare positions, required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required; PALS strongly preferred (ENPC certification from ENA may be substituted for PALS certification)
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication