Telemetry Registered Nurse

Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Neighborhood Hospital; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Rose Dominican Neighborhood Hospital is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse to assess, plan, and direct patient care in telemetry/ICU settings.

You will follow physician orders, protect patient privacy, and adhere to infection control standards while delivering high-quality nursing services. Requirements include an active RN license, an Associate’s Degree or nursing diploma (BSN preferred), 2+ years of RN experience in telemetry/ICU, and current BLS/ACLS; PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma required; BSN preferred.
• Current state RN licensure without sanctions, required.
• 2+ years RN experience in Telemetry/ICU, or 2+ years in related healthcare positions.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required; PALS preferred.
• Fluency in English; strong written and spoken communication.
• Pennsylvania RN's: Act 33 and Act 73 clearances completed within last 5 years, or obtained prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific nursing care using advanced specialty clinical knowledge.
• Follow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.
• Adhere to infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in delivery of patient care.
• Collect laboratory samples and perform testing per policies and CLIA/COLA regulations.
• Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures.
• Assemble equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures; assist others as needed.
• Ensure care aligns with legal and hospital policy and state Board of Nursing standards.

Skills

Telemetry/ICU experience

English proficiency

Effective communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

About Us

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview

The purpose of this position is to perform the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care.

Essential Job Functions

• Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/families
• Follow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
• Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
• Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
• Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures
• Assemble equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; perform or assist others with procedures or treatments
• Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing for that State.

Other Job Functions

• Perform all Quality Assessment activities assigned and document
• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma required; BSN, preferred
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required
• 2+ years full-time RN experience in Telemetry/ICU, or 2+ years combination experience in related healthcare positions, required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required; PALS strongly preferred (ENPC certification from ENA may be substituted for PALS certification)
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
• Pennsylvania RN's: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.