Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry Medicine

VHC Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Cardiac Telemetry Medicine unit. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care, supervising staff, and ensuring adherence to hospital policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpretive and communication skills, along with the ability to manage patient care effectively. With a supportive environment and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare. Join a team where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes and overall service excellence.

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting is required.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Virginia or have Compact State Licensure.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for total nursing care of assigned patients.
• Supervise assigned personnel and ensure quality of care.

Skills

Nursing Care

Supervisory Skills

Interpretive Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Position Title

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry Medicine

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The registered professional nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect total nursing care of their assigned patients. The RN is also responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. The position requires knowledge of both department and hospital policies and procedures relevant to the delivery of nursing care. Interpretive skills, frequent interactive and consultative associations, along with management and supervisory skills are inherent in the position. The ability to retrieve, communicate or otherwise present information in a written, auditory or visual fashion is essential.

Education:

Bachelor's in Nursing Required

Experience:

One year of Nursing/Patient Care in an acute care setting is required

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required or Compact State Licensure in Nursing required. BLS certification required.

Registered Nurses on designated units are required to maintain certain certifications. New to practice area nurses or new graduates have 1 year to complete the specialty requirements below:

1. ACLS: ED, ICU, CVICU, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, Step down Units (3A, 3B, 4B), 6A, 6B, 7A, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Float pool, GI Unit, and PACU
2. PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED
3. NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery
4. De-escalation training: BHU, ED

Per policy, ACLS or PALS cards stand as showing competence in BLS Skills per American Heart Association Guidelines. If an employee holds current ACLS or PALS certification, this meets the requirement for BLS in their job description. They do not need to also carry a separate BLS certification.