Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Telemetry - Med Surg / Telemetry

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Telemetry As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care. Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers. Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence. Position Responsibilities: * Successfully challenges EKG test upon hire, if previously trained or successfully completes EKG program within 90 days of hire. * Successfully interprets life-threatening dysrhythmia and subsequent treatment. * Demonstrates safe and correct defibrillation. * Administers anti-dysrhythimic therapy as ordered. * Demonstrates basic understanding of patient's daily status, including reason for admission, surgeries/procedures performed, pertinent diagnostic data, learning needs of the patient, and discharge plan. * Demonstrates safe and correct care of the patient with internal cardiac devices. * Demonstrates understanding of patient multi-system complications, evidence by identification and reporting of abnormal findings to appropriate physician in a timely manner and implementation of nursing. * Monitors hemodynamically unstable patients, assesses, reports and intervenes appropriately. * Performs initial vital signs and admission history to include introduction to patient and family. Assessment of chief complaint and notification of physician within 15 minutes of arrival to unit. * Obtains and documents a complete nursing admission assessment, including physiological and psychological factors to develop an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission. * Performs and documents an accurate systems assessment at the beginning of each shift. * Responds to diagnostic data and initiates appropriate action or intervention. * Assesses patient education needs on admission and daily. * Assesses psychosocial needs specific to patient's age, growth, and development. * Initiates an interdisciplinary plan of care within eight hours of admission. * Establishes priorities for patient care based on patient needs as evidenced by completion of assigned duties within shift. * Verbalizes understanding of patient diagnosis and interdisciplinary plan of care. * Safely and correctly initiates and documents nursing interventions in emergency situations. * Performs 24-hour chart check at the beginning of each shift. * Administers, observes, and documents intravenous therapy according to hospital policy. * Administers medications within 30 minutes of scheduled time. Observes and documents effectiveness, recognizes and reports adverse reactions immediately. * Provides individualized instructions each shift to patient/significant other regarding the plan of care. * Demonstrates safe and correct use of unit specific equipment. * Ensures that each patient's general hygiene needs are met daily. * Performs pre-operative and post operative care and instruction for each assigned surgical patient during shift. * Adheres to standard precautions including hand hygiene guidelines at all times. * Documents specific patient valuables on designated form when received and immediately arranges for appropriate storage. * Performs dressing changes using aseptic technique. * Collects and labels specimens per policy when ordered by physician. * Performs bedside glucose monitoring according to policy. * Administers internal feedings via ng tube, g tube, and/or j tube. * Reports all abnormal findings immediately to physician. * Initiates wound and skin protocol upon identification of risk. * Performs ostomy care to include irrigation, appliance usage, and reinforcement of teaching. * Inserts intermittent or indwelling urinary catheter using aseptic technique. * Administers oxygen therapy according to physician order. * Transfers patients in/out of the unit in an efficient manner, by obtaining a complete and correct set of physician's orders. Completes documentation of patient transfer summary, and ensures appropriate completed referral forms accompany intra-facility transfers, including giving/receiving of report. * All other tasks as related to the positions duties. Qualifications: * Current FL RN License * BLS and ACLS Required * At least 1 year of experience * Graduated from an accredited College of Nursing Benefits We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes: * Health benefits * Life insurance * Long-term disability coverage * Healthcare spending accounts * Retirement plan * Paid time off * Pet Insurance * Tuition reimbursement * Employee assistance program * Wellness program * Free Parking * On-site housing for select positions and more!