RN - N Tele Unit St. Vincent

Position: RN - 4N Tele Unit (Full Time), St. Vincent
RN - 4NE Tele Obs (Full Time), St. Vincent page is loaded## RN - 4NE Tele Obs (Full Time), St. Vincent locations:
Erie PA, 16502, 232 West 25th Sttime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
J268347##
** Company :
** Allegheny Health Network##
** Job Description :
**** 4NE Telemetry Observation Unit
** 4NE is a 15-bed telemetry observation unit that serves as a central location for all cardiac-related needs, from initial observation to advanced interventions if necessary. Take direct admits that come from other emergency departments or observation unit
90% of our patients come from the ED that require further testing and continuous monitoring under observation status before being discharged.

Our patients can have a history of cardiac conditions, chest pain, strokes dizziness, pulmonary embolism, dysrhythmias, electrolyte issues, renal failure, etc.  We frequently care for cardiac recovery patients from the Cath Lab and patient who receive implantable AICD/pacemakers, cardiac ablations, and Watchman Devices.
** St. Vincent Hospital
** St. Vincent Hospital is a Magnet-designated hospital for excellence in nursing, serving the people in the Lake Erie region since 1875 with a quality of care and service second to none!
** Allegheny Health Network
** At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This 9 Hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities.  AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
** GENERAL OVERVIEW:
** The Registered Nurse assesses human responses and plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for individuals or families for whom the nurse is responsible. The Registered Nurse is fully responsible for all actions as a licensed nurse and is accountable to patients for the quality of care delivered.
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* ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

*** The registered nurse provides leadership in a professional practice setting.
* Team player who contributes to building the team by helping others succeed through role modeling and mentoring.
* Assigns or delegates tasks based on the needs of the patient and skill level of the RN, LPN or support staff. Assigns duties and lunches for staff when performing charge role.
* Considers maintenance of a safe environment, patient condition, complexity of the intervention and predictability of the outcome.
* Provides peers with both verbal and written feedback regarding clinical practice and role performance.
* Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues.
* Willingly accepts mistakes of self and others, creating a culture in which risk taking is not only safe but expected.
* Participates on interdisciplinary team to evaluate clinical care or health services.
* Promotes patient safety initiatives (ex: National Patient Safety Goals).
* Participates in department specific quality initiatives ( ex: EBP population specific). Assures appropriate order sets are used.
* Supervises delegates and evaluates assigned LPN scope of practice as appropriate.
* Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, evaluate and implement a patient plan of care according to the individual needs of the patient as prescribed by physician, nurse and hospital policy including patient and family.
* Derives culturally and age appropriate expected outcomes involving the patient, family and other health care providers.
* Analyzes the health status of the individuals and families comparing the data with the norm, when possible, to determine patient care needs.
* Assesses patient reports/records change of condition and notifies physician and/or supervisor and intervenes appropriately and documents accordingly.
* Accepts assignments in areas other than primary unit, and performs duties within individualized competency.
* Demonstrates a commitment to continuous lifelong learning for self and others.
* Promotes advancement of the profession through participation in professional organizations.
* Seeks both formal and independent learning…