Telemetry RN II Step-Down Nurse

Adventist Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Step Down Unit. You will provide skilled nursing care, accurately interpret ECG rhythms, and respond to life-threatening events while supervising ancillary staff within your scope of practice.

You will collaborate with the health care team to develop patient-centered care plans, document thoroughly, and participate in quality and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree(A.S.) or equivalent: Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing: Preferred
• Successful completion of Basic Dysrhythmia Course: Preferred
• Completion of Critical Care Course: Preferred
• 6 months of cardiac step-down or telemetry experience in last 2 years: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate nursing interventions in stable and emergent patient situations. Is competent in all routine nursing skills including medication administration, IV therapy, catheter & drain care, and safe use of critical care equipment.
• Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages life-threatening emergencies in patients under care.
• Delivers care for post coronary intervention patients and other telemetry patients with appropriate clinical judgment.
• Initiates multidisciplinary care plans and delegates tasks to ancillary staff within scope of practice.
• Documents care accurately and participates in safety and quality checks to improve patient services.

Skills

Telemetry experience

ECG interpretation

Critical care teamwork

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Basic Dysrhythmia Course: preferred

Critical Care Course: preferred

6 months of cardiac step-down or telemetry experience: preferred

Job description

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo, CA seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Step Down Unit. You will provide skilled nursing care, accurately interpret ECG rhythms, and respond to life-threatening events while supervising ancillary staff within your scope of practice.

You will collaborate with the health care team to develop patient-centered care plans, document thoroughly, and participate in quality and safety initiatives.