RN: Med-Surg, Telemetry & Step-Down Care

Palmetto-General-Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto-General-Hospital is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join our Medical/Surgical, Telemetry or Step Down units. The nurse will deliver quality care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, and will communicate changes in patient condition to the physician.

The role requires graduation from an approved nursing program, Florida RN license, and BLS. Telemetry experience and basic computer skills are preferred; strong CQI participation is

Qualifications

• One year acute care experience preferred.
• Telemetry course or telemetry experience preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Graduate from an approved nursing educational program (NCSBN).

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care through the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation/re-assessment.
• Provide direct and indirect patient care in Medical/Surgical, Telemetry or Step Down units.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians, including diagnostic results and symptoms.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.
• Participate in performance improvement and CQI activities.

Skills

Acute care experience

Telemetry course/experience

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Graduate from approved nursing program (NCSBN)

Job description

Palmetto-General-Hospital is seeking an experienced registered nurse to join our Medical/Surgical, Telemetry or Step Down units. The nurse will deliver quality care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation, and will communicate changes in patient condition to the physician.

The role requires graduation from an approved nursing program, Florida RN license, and BLS. Telemetry experience and basic computer skills are preferred; strong CQI participation is