RN – Telemetry

Specialty: Telemetry
Facility: Renown South Meadows Medical Center
State License: NV
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience: 2+
Shift: 18:45-07:15
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: TeleFacility: Renown South Meadows Medical CenterState License: NVCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: 2+Shift: 18:45-07:15Guaranteed Hours: Description: Description:RenownHealth Position TemplateFacility Name: Renown South Meadows Medical CenterJob Code:971813Location Address: 10101 Double R Blvd. Reno, NV 89521Position Information: Role:Registered Nurse (RN) Facility Department/Cost Center:South Meadows Telemetry – 400112 Shift:3×12, Nights, 18:45 – 07:15 Weekly Guaranteed Hours:36 Call Requirements:None Licenses:NV RN license required prior to start Required Certifications:BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Experience Required:Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience. Candidate will be required to pass a telemetry competency exam, to include identifying and measuring rhythm strips. Failure of exam will result in contract termination.Unit Description:Patient population includes treatment of CHF, Alcohol Withdrawal, NSTEMI’s sepsis, dysrhythmias, PNA, COPD, Covid, care of the post-procedure patients include pacemakers, ablations, cath lab, and OHS patients once downgraded from ICU. Medications include non-titratable cardiac medication drips (Cardizem, Lasix, Nitro, etc).May float to Intensive Care Units for a telemetry/medically appropriate assignment, medical surgical units, as well as Renown Regional.Our goal is the provision of clinical excellence and exceptional customer service in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, patient-centered environment.Additional Comments:Travelers may be required to float to the needs of the organization up to their competency level.May be required to work major holidays and pick up one additional shift during schedule period. Renown has the right to call off, without penalty, 48 hours, for low census per 13-week contract. This may be full or partial shifts. Schedule varies based upon department needs. Schedule can include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts.Hospital Information:Extremely busy and fast paced environment serving a 500-mile radius. Level II Trauma Center, Stroke accreditation, 800 in-patient bed hospital. The volume and pace required to work here are that of a Level I trauma center.Hiring Profile:Position PurposeThis position provides optimal patient care utilizing knowledge and skills within the context of the nursing process. The incumbent is accountable for individualized patient outcomes over an entire episode of care. The incumbent provides comprehensive nursing services to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, including their families/caregivers.Nature and ScopeThis position is challenged to diagnose and treat human responses to health problems. The incumbent must provide optimal patient/resident care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of adolescent, adult, and geriatric residents and families.Demonstrates the cognitive and psychosocial needs specific to the population to be served and meets standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age specific competency standards.This position requires a scientific knowledge base and ongoing growth and learning. When possible the family or those significant to the family are considered as part of the assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation efforts of the Registered Nurse (RN). The RN coordinates care between other professionals as needed.Intensive continuous mental effort is required to provide optimal safe patient care and the same mental effort is required when interacting with internal and external contacts, exercising judgments and making decisions.This position does provide patient care. General Commentswww.renown.orgAtRenown South Meadows Medical Center, we pride ourselves on delivering top-tier medical services in the heart of south Reno. Our commitment to excellence is evident, with our hospital being recognized in the top 1% nationwide for outstanding care in heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical procedures.Nationally Recognized Care: Our dedication to quality has placed us among the top 1% of hospitals nationwide.Comprehensive Services: From primary care, heart care, and OB/GYN to advanced surgical services, we offer a wide range of medical services tailored to your needs.Convenient Location: Located at 10101 Double R Blvd, Reno, NV 89521, we’re open 24/7, ensuring you receive care whenever needed.Patient-Centric Approach: Our visiting hours accommodate the needs of our patients and their loved ones. We currently allow two healthy patient supporters to visit at a time, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Renown South Meadows offers a wide variety of services and resources to help you if you’re ill or injured.Comprehensive primary careX-ray and imaging servicesLab servicesHeart careOB/GYNRehabilitation servicesNuclear medicineSurgical services No. of Positions: 1/1. Position creation reason:Vacant Position; Registered Nurse (RN) – 400112 Telemetry SM – Nights