Summary

Department: Telemetry Unit

Shift Timings: 18:30-07:00 Hours Monday to Friday (3 Days/12 Hours)

Per Week: 36 Hours

​​This department is a 28-bed unit, serving medical telemetry adult and organ transplant patients.

Unit culture is autonomous, inclusive, innovative, welcoming, and respectful.

Nurse to patient ratio is 1:5-6.

The unit is also supported by PCTs and a healthcare unit coordinator.

Utilization of virtual sitter monitoring is available as well as monitor techs to monitor those on telemetry.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
• Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Required Skills

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
Traveler Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Work Authorization

• Green Card
• US Citizen

Certifications & Clearance Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Clinical practice improvement (CPI)

Benefits

• Dental
• Eye Care
• Medical