Description
Utilizes sophisticated medical equipment to monitor the vital signs of patients in their unit. Works with physicians to develop treatment plans for patients in the telemetry unit, and supervise the work of licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants who provide basic patient care.
Education
- Associate's degree in Nursing required
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in Maryland required
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
- Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.
- Telemetry course required
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification preferred
- Ability to comprehend and follow the policies and procedures for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.
- Ability to read, write and speak or communicate in English to successfully accomplish the essential duties of the position.
- Ability to demonstrate ethical behavior that supports the hospital's mission, values and commitment to compliance with all federal, state and regulatory laws. Inspires trust and exhibits honesty and integrity within the scope of daily activities.
- Exhibits professionalism, courtesy and excellent customer service, while interacting with patients, guests and co-workers.
- Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality. Ability to comprehend and follow Nursing Administration Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Ability to communicate and provide basic health care teachings/instructions for patients and family members.
- Ability to read, interprets, and executes physician's orders for assigned patients.
- Demonstrates competency when calculating and preparing medications for assigned patients.
- Ability to function as a cohesive member of a team and demonstrated appropriate interaction with employees throughout the hospital.
- Able to adjust to peaks in workload; demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change in a positive and cooperative manner.
- Ability to complete assignments in designated time frame.
- Ability to actively participate in inter or intra departmental performance improvement.
- Knowledge, skill, and ability to utilize the following Safe Lift Equipment: Viking, Sabina, Ergo slide, Hoyer lifts, and Golvo. Gait belts, vital signs machine, and weighing scales. Telemetry monitors and screens
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