Lerner Tower 7 is a 30 bed telemetry unit with a primary focus on the care of vascular surgery and general neurology patients. As part of the Harrington Heart and Vascular Institute and Neurological Institute, Lerner Tower 7 is proud to be the designated unit caring for patients with vascular, cardiac and neurological diseases. All 30 of our beds are capable of providing continuous cardiac monitoring and nurses are trained to interpret and monitor the cardiac rhythms (telemetry). Some of the common patient diagnoses include post-carotid endarterectomy, post-carotid artery stenting, post-cardiac catheterization, chest pain, CHF, aneurysm, stroke, ALS and autonomic disorders.
Position description:
Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status. Dimensions are:

1. Implements the nursing process by delivering effective relationship based nursing care.

2. Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.

3. Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.

4. Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.

5. Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes

6. Displays the mission of the hospital and its values.
Be sure to ask your recruiter about the $15,000 New Grad RN Loan Repayment Program, competitive shift differentials and the $3,000 employee referral bonus!
Qualifications:
Position Requirements: Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (i.e. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices.
Education Requirements :
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Minimum of Diploma/Associate's Degree in nursing from accredited program.

Note: Education and degree verification will be required upon receiving a job offer.