Registered Nurse (RN), PCU/ Telemetry

Memorial Physician Practices; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Career Growth Assistance

Wellness Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Access to Health and Fitness Center

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Elizabeth, NJ, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the PCU/Telemetry unit. The role involves patient assessments and interventions while offering a $20,000 sign-on bonus for night shift with a 2-year commitment. Candidates must hold a current RN licensure and AHA certifications. This position provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities for financial growth, professional development, and employee well-being programs.

Qualifications

• Applicant must possess a valid Registered Nurse licensure in the State of North Carolina or from a compact state.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS and PALS certifications are required within six months of hire.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.
• Must have critical thinking skills and ability to work in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and identify needs.
• Initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide age-appropriate care.
• Conduct timely documentation related to medical necessity.
• Complete Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Perform quality improvement assessments.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in stressful environment

Education

Current Registered Nurse licensure

AHA Basic Life Support certification

AHA ACLS and PALS certifications

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU/Telemetry

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Night Shift with a 2-year commitment

Schedule: 3x12s, Night Shift (7p-7a), Rotating Weekends

Your experience matters

Haywood Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Join our team in a 22-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Telemetry unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5. We are staffed with RNs, CNAs, Telemetry Techs, and unit secretaries, providing specialized care for patients primarily diagnosed with respiratory failure and cardiac conditions. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, utilizing advanced cardiac monitoring technology to deliver high-quality patient care and ensure optimal outcomes for our diverse patient population.

How you'll contribute

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Access to our 54,000 sq. ft. Health and Fitness Cente https://www.myhaywoodregional.com/locations/haywood-regional-health-fitness-center

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Adelaide by texting/calling 252-481-7515 or via email at [e-mail].

More about Haywood Regional Medical Center

Haywood Regional Medical Center is a 156-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Western North Carolina community for over 90 years. We are proud to be recognized for our accreditation in the American College of Cardiology - Chest Pain Center, The Joint Commission National Quality Approval, Addario Lung Cancer Foundation - Center of Excellence and Lung Cancer Alliance - Screening Center of Excellence.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of North Carolina or from a compact state. Additional requirements include:

• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience preferred
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

EEOC Statement

Haywood Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Haywood Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.