What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse position at Wellspring Nurse Source?
Job Title: Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse (MS Tele RN)
A Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse (MS Tele RN) provides patient care for adults with acute medical conditions, post-surgical needs, and those requiring telemetry monitoring.
The MS Tele RN monitors patients' cardiac rhythms, administers medications, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- The MS Tele RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for patients with acute or chronic conditions.
- This includes monitoring patients' vital signs and cardiac telemetry readings for abnormalities or arrhythmias, administering medications, treatments, and interventions as prescribed by the physician, and using telemetry equipment to continuously monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms.
- The MS Tele RN identifies and responds to changes in patients' cardiac rhythms or vital signs, reporting significant findings to the physician or rapid response team promptly.
In addition to monitoring, the MS Tele RN maintains accurate and detailed patient records, including assessments, interventions, and outcomes, while documenting telemetry monitoring findings and nursing actions in accordance with hospital policies.
The MS Tele RN works closely with physicians, case managers, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. Educating patients and their families about medical conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care, as well as providing emotional support to those dealing with serious or life-changing conditions, is an integral part of the role.
Qualifications:
- The MS Tele RN must have an active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state and an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required, and Telemetry Nurse Certification is preferred.
- Previous experience in medical-surgical or telemetry nursing is ideal, although new graduates with strong clinical skills and telemetry training may be considered.
