RN Telemetry- nights

Job Summary

• Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical‑surgical setting. Communicates with physicians, nurse manager, and co‑workers about changes in patient’s clinical condition, results of diagnostic studies, and symptomatology.
• Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.
• Performs general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

• Maintains accurate nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and assessment of changes.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
• Functions as liaison between administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over patient lifespans and the skills to provide age‑appropriate care.
• Interprets data about patient status to identify age‑specific needs and provide suitable care.
• Interacts professionally with patients and families, involving them in care planning.
• Performs complete head‑to‑toe assessments and reassessments per policy for pediatric, geriatric, and general populations.
• Assesses and reassesses pain, utilizes appropriate pain‑management techniques, and educates patients and families.
• Knowledge of medications and correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
• Follows the six medication rights and reduces potential for medication errors.
• Formulates individualized care plans, revises based on patient response, and evaluates overall effectiveness daily.
• Treats patients and families with respect and dignity, addressing psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs.
• Communicates clearly to charge nurse, coworkers, and physicians.
• Assists physicians with procedures.

• Ensures adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
• Responsible for minor housekeeping as needed.

• Optimizes patient safety and reduces likelihood of errors.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
• Complies with all organizational policies.
• Completes annual education, OSHA, and infection control requirements; maintains regulatory compliance.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Cooperates with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations.
• Communicates and adheres to ES1, Mission and Vision, Core Values, Code of Conduct, Professional Appearance Standards, and Ethics and Goals of the facility.
• Reports to work on time, follows schedule, and completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty and uses computerized punch‑time system correctly.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Education: Associates Degree in Nursing (Required). Bachelors Degree (Preferred).
• Required
  
  Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Current Mississippi Registered Nurse license or current Compact State Registered Nurse license;
  American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (required within 90 days);
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (required within 90 days).
• Required Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision; flexible and organized; able to work in a stressful environment; strong written and verbal communication.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care