RN - Telemetry - Travel - Akron, OH - - Excellent Benefits 2024-11-10 - TravelNurseSource

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Akron, Ohio, 44304!

About The Position

Position Summary:

• Nurses care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled.
• Under general supervision, they deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy.
• Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.
• Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing.
• The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting.
• Telemetry Nurses provide care by connecting patients to machines that measure heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, as well as blood-oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information.
• These machines then send data to computer screens for nurses to monitor.
• Telemetry Nurses read and interpret the data to better determine patientcare.

Reports To:

• Facility’s onsite Nurse Manager/Supervisor of assigned TelemetryUnit.
• Cynet Health Account Manager and Director of Nursing

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and recordsprescribed medications.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding
• The administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
• Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets andrecords electronic displays. Identifies irregular telemetry readings and notifies appropriate medical team members.
• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipmentshows adverse symptomatology. Provides basic, bedside care.
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
• Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, byexplaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation
• Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
• Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with current licensure in state practicingin good standing in the state of practice
• Evidence of minimum two years of current hospital experience.
• Evidence of current BLS and ACLS credentials mandatory

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Job Requirements
Required for Onboarding

• ACLS - AHA
• BLS
• BLS - AHA
• CNOR
• Core Competency
• Dietician Nutritionist
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam
• TNCC - AHA

5 Benefits of Travel Nursing

Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings.

Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations.

Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery.

If you enjoy outdoor activities, travel nursing in different regions provides opportunities for adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or water sports, depending on the assignment location.

Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams.