RN - Registered Nurse Medical Telemetry Days
Job Description
Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point is home to the nationally recognized Heart Institute and has served Florida's Gulf Coast for the last 25 years. Our passion and commitment are reflected in the ongoing recognition our hospital has received.Among notable credits, we've been named one of "America's Best Hospitals" in Heart and Heart Surgery by U.S. News & World Report, named a "Top 100" hospital seven times according to the HCIA/Solucient, accredited with commendation by the JCAHO, and been ranked a "Top 100" cardiovascular hospital five times according to Solucient. In 2006, we received the annual performance achievement award, "Get with the
Guidelines Coronary Artery Disease" from the
American Heart Association.
With 290 beds, we offer a spectrum of services seldom found in a small community setting. In addition to our acclaimed Heart Institute, some of our most interesting specialties include:
Accredited Chest Pain Center
JCAHO Stroke Program
Cancer Care Center
Neurosurgical Services
Advanced Same-Day Surgery
Regional Infusion Center
Wound Care
Accredited Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment Program
Regional Center For Orthopedics & Surgical Services
While we bring state-of-the-art care to Florida's Suncoast, we're also sensitive to your personal aspirations. That's why we're proud to provide a convenient, suburban Gulf Coast location just 45 minutes from the city of Tampa.
The Medical Telemetry RN provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. The tasks and responsibilities include:
Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
Carries out physician orders.
Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
Instructs and educates patients and families.
Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
Orients and mentors new staff members.
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Required Job Qualifications include:
Current licensure as an RN
Current certification as American Heart Association ACLS BLS Healthcare Provider.
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Previous Telemetry experience preferred.
Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.
Shift Type: Full-time

