Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry Medicine Unit

VHC Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Telemetry Medicine Unit. In this vital role, you will deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients, ensuring their well-being and recovery. Your expertise in nursing practices and ability to manage and supervise personnel will be key in providing high-quality care. This position offers a dynamic environment where you can grow your skills and make a significant impact on patient lives. If you are passionate about nursing and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting is required.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for total nursing care of assigned patients.
• Supervise assigned personnel and ensure compliance with nursing policies.

Skills

Nursing Care

Interpretive Skills

Management Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Nursing

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Position Title

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry Medicine Unit

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/CVSD, Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Bronch Suite, Interventional Radiology, Radiology Safety Nurses, 6A, 6B, 7A, 8B, Labor and Delivery, Hemodialysis, Respiratory Therapy, Supplemental Pool Telemetry Nurses, GI Unit, and PACU.
2. PALS: PACU: Pediatric Nurses, ED.
3. NRP: NICU, Mother Baby, Labor and Delivery.
4. De-escalation training: BHU, ED.

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.