TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company is hiring: RN - Telemetry in Lafayette

Overview

Title: RN - Telemetry

Location: Lafayette, LA 70503

Shift: 7a-7p, Day Shift 12 Hour

Duration: 13 weeks

Departments: Med Tele Unit- 5W; Specialty: Med Surg/Tele; MedTele, Post Cath, Cardiac drips

This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department\'s strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company\'s philosophy of nursing.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company\'s discretion.

Education: Required - Registered nurse diploma. Preferred - Associate or bachelor\'s degree in nursing.

Experience: 2+ years; MedTele, Post Cath, Cardiac drips

Certifications: Required - Current RN license in state of practice. Current BLS from the American Heart Association. Preferred - Certification in clinical specialty area.

KSAs: Proficiency with computers and software; effective verbal and written communication; strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills; ability to be self-directed; good judgment.

Job Duties: Use the nursing process to deliver patient care; assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies; communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources; use data to evaluate and promote changes for optimal outcomes; support customer satisfaction and morale; adapt communication to patient population; perform related duties as required; comply with laws, standards, and the employer\'s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Physical and Environmental Demands: Includes heavy physical activity and exposure risks typical of a healthcare setting; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals.

Qualifications

• Education: Registered nurse diploma required; Associate or bachelor\'s degree preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years in MedTele, Post Cath, Cardiac drips.
• Certifications: Current RN license; BLS required; specialty certification preferred.
• KSAs: Computer proficiency, strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills; self-directed; good judgment.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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