Telemetry RN: Surgical Stepdown & Cardiac Care

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Telemetry/Progressive Care. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, with teaching and discharge planning.

The role requires NYS RN license, BLS and ACLS, and telemetry experience; opportunities for specialty certification; working in a collaborative care team focused on safety and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Current RN NYS License and registration required.
• Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing preferred.
• BLS and ACLS required (American Heart Association).
• Progressive care experience a plus.
• Specialty Certification preferred.
• Cardiac Telemetry experience preferred.
• IV/Phlebotomy, EKG certification skills required.
• Critical thinking and excellent communication skills required.
• Documented previous experience or educational preparation to support credentials.
• Relevant clinical competence in area of nursing practice. Special skills/experience may be required in specialized areas.
• Minimum 1 year telemetry Med/Surg experience in a hospital setting
• EKG skills and certification required.

Responsibilities

• Nursing assessment based on interview, examination, observation and review of records of the patient.
• Develops a goal oriented care plan based on the nursing assessment, with participation of patient and significant others.
• Nursing actions are consistent with the care plan and medical regimen and hospital procedures.
• Demonstrates a competent level of technical skill which reflect the scientific knowledge, judgment and technical skills of professional nursing.
• Assists in development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care and professional practice in collaboration with members of the health care team and in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory agency requirements.
• Coordinates patient care activities, based on established priorities, including teaching, rounding, counseling, and discharge planning, and directs/delegates appropriately to members of the health care team.
• Provide professional nursing care to a special group of SURGICAL STEPDOWN PATIENTS - including IV therapy, medication administration and documentation. Utilize the nursing process in all aspects of care delivery. Participate in management and care of patients on telemetry, including administration of IV antiarrhythmic drugs and EKG interpretation.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Telemetry care

IV therapy

EKG interpretation

Phlebotomy

ACLS certified

BLS certified

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for Telemetry/Progressive Care. You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care, with teaching and discharge planning.

The role requires NYS RN license, BLS and ACLS, and telemetry experience; opportunities for specialty certification; working in a collaborative care team focused on safety and quality patient care.