RN Telemetry

  • Port Arthur
  • Iasis Healthcare

RN TelemetryClick Here to Apply OnlineJob DescriptionLocation: The Medical Center of Southeast TexasPosted Date: 12/5/2023POSITION SUMMARY: The RN is responsible and accountable for directing, planning, and organizing the nursing activities on the unit for an assigned shiftwith focus on patient, physician and staff needs. The RN is responsible for delivering skilled patient care through the nursingprocess in accordance with established policies and procedures; for coordinating patient care through the nursing process inaccordance with established policies and procedures; for coordinating care among patient/family, medicine, nursing, ancillary, andother team personnel; acts as patient advocate; and maintains current knowledge and standards of professional nursing practice. Additional functions applicable when acting as shift Charge Nurse:The charge nurse is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of nursing care and operation of the nursing unitduring his/her shift in a manner consistent with hospital policies while maintaining a culture of safety, open communication, teambuilding, and customer satisfaction. The charge nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills. Duties include: Make patient care assignments based on patient acuity and the skill, experience and competencies of the nursing staff withconsideration for a collaborative, harmonious and compatible nurse-patient relationship. Promotion of a patient-centered culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, communication and efficiency. Evaluate and modify patient care assignments as needed Demonstrate effective clinical reasoning, the ability to effectively reprioritize patient/unit needs and implement rescueefforts as warranted Assisting in the orientation, evaluation and supervision of agency/temporary staff, new nurses and other staff as needed. Demonstrates understanding of suicide prevention and patient restraints for sitting assignments of 1:1 care, frequent checksand continuous observation of patients. Effective communication between nursing and other hospital staff, physicians, patients, their families, and visitors asappropriate, regarding but not limited to: Changes in patients' condition Results of diagnostic tests Safety and quality of care concerns Customer satisfaction concerns Delegates tasks or interventions in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code Rule 224.6 to ensure patient safety through ongoing supervision and accountability. Activates the Chain of Command as appropriate Ensures compliance with hospital policies and procedures, regulatory and statutory requirements including but not limited to: Core Measures Infection Control standards CMS NIAHO/DNV OSHA State of TexasPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled1. Experience of 1-2 years Medical/Surgical/ICU/E.D./OR/PACU/OPS/NICU preferred.2. Current RN licensure in the state of Texas3. Certification per unit specific competency (i.e. BLS, CPI, etc.).4. NIHS Scale, stroke education, cardiac education and ortho education as per department specific competencies.About Steward Health CareNearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.As the country's largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.Steward is among the nation's largest and most successful accountable care organizations (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for 12.3 million patients a year through a closely integrated network of hospitals, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and behavioral health centers.Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 33 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Texas. Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.Salary Range: 29.80 - 44.00Application InstructionsPlease click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you