Registered Nurse - Tele CWR - RNTELE24-15721

Hours: 36 hours per week (3 x 12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM); includes every other weekend and some holidays; no on-call requirement.

Position Overview: Seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the Telemetry Unit. The RN will support admitted patients in the Emergency Department and provide specialized telemetry nursing care in alignment with professional standards and evidence-based practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Care & Assessment:
• Evaluate patient needs and assist physicians with patient care.
• Conduct assessments, develop individualized care plans, and document patient progress.
• Perform therapeutic interventions and prioritize care based on patient needs, physician’s diagnosis, and health framework.
• Nursing Care Management:
• Plan, implement, and manage patient care, ensuring all standards and clinical priorities are met.
• Document care based on acuity and maintain comprehensive care records.
• Advocate for evidence-based practices and support adoption of innovations in care delivery.
• Patient Advocacy:
• Deliver patient-centered care in alignment with professional nursing standards.
• Serve as a patient advocate, supporting the highest standards in nursing practices.
• Additional Duties:
• Float within similar telemetry units as needed.
• Support the care of admitted patients holding in the ED area.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Experience:

• At least 2 years of recent telemetry experience.
• Ability to float within telemetry units across the facility.

Required Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN) from an accredited nursing school.
• Telemetry Certification or successful completion of Telemetry Competency Exam.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).

Required Licensure & Certifications:

• NJ State Professional RN license or multi-state compact license.
• BLS (AHA) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Telemetry Certification and 4-hour Stroke CEU Contact Hour.

Schedule Notes:

• Three 12-hour shifts weekly, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Float requirement within similar telemetry units.

Language Requirements: Proficiency in English (spoken, read, and written).