Registered Nurse - Med Telemetry Step Down - Full Time

Valley Health; Winchester Center (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Med Telemetry Step Down unit. The role involves comprehensive patient care, effective communication, and teamwork within the healthcare team. Candidates must possess an RN license and preferably a BSN, with a commitment to professional development and quality patient outcomes.

Benefits

Health plans

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Must have RN License and BLS Certification.
• Preferred: relevant specialty certification.
• Competent in providing care across human development stages.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing skills for assessment, diagnosis, and planning.
• Coordinate patient teaching and quality initiatives.
• Participate in peer review and develop educational materials.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

Associates Nursing (RN Diploma, ASN, or ADN)

Bachelors Nursing (BSN)

Tools

BLS Certification (AHA Healthcare Provider)

Job description

Registered Nurse - Med Telemetry Step Down - Full Time

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Job Description

The registered professional nurse is responsible for utilizing their skills to effectively carry out the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, evaluation, documentation, and time management. She/he is responsible for quality communication, teamwork, and professionalism. Also, directs, coordinates, and implements patient teaching, quality/safety initiatives, and activities of other health team personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.

A Registered Nurse I (RN I) is responsible for the care of the population they are assigned. An RN I must complete yearly mandatory competencies, unit-specific competencies as identified by the Director/Designee, and meet the Professional Practice Ladder requirements, which include: assuming responsibility as Charge Nurse, participating in PI activities and department initiatives, communicating with the Director/Designee and co-workers, attending Valley Health paid education/seminars/conferences, workshops, or reading nursing articles. The portfolio must be current and submitted annually by March 1st. The RN routinely solicits and validates patient/family satisfaction, participates in peer review, and develops educational materials for staff, patients, and families.

Department

MED TELEMETRY STEP-DOWN - 206025

Work Details

Regular employment, full shift, pay grade 135

Qualifications

• Associates Nursing (RN Diploma, ASN, or ADN) required; Bachelors Nursing (BSN) preferred
• RN License required; BLS Certification (AHA Healthcare Provider) required; relevant specialty certification preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in Virginia, either via multi-state or single-state license
• New hires must have AHA certification prior to orientation

Minimum Qualifications

• Competent in providing care across human development stages
• Reliable communication means with the hospital
• For new or promoted RN I: eligibility to test for Virginia Board of Nursing or equivalent licensing requirements depending on residency

Benefits

Valley Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, dental, vision, paid time off, tuition assistance, retirement matching, wellness programs, and more. For details, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.