Telemetry

PM-07:00

AM Description: Provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols ofthe healthcare organization. Responsibilities: Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders. Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Complexity of Work: Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.

Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Unit Description: This is a 29 bed cardiac telemetry unit, caring for all med-surg needs, including those requiring cardiac telemetry. Nurse to patient ratio is 1:6. The unit is also supported by PCTs and a Healthcare unit coordinator. Utilization of virtual sitter monitoring is available as well as monitor techs to monitor those on telemetry. This is a Level I trauma center serving a population of all ages. Travelers are required to work "up to 6" weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule period. Holiday will be requirements based on department needs.  Credentials: Personal

Personal Health History: Ascension Color Vision - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:Ascension Core Competencies - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:Ascension EKG Exam - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:Ascension Unit Specific Checklist - For Submission:False; For Onboard:False; Optional:True Professional:Ascension Onboarding Requirements Education Attestation - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:Ascension Nursing Contract Worker Onboarding - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:Ascension Nova StatStrip - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:Ascension Cerner Test-Out - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:Ascension Badge Photo - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: MMR - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Fit Test - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Hepatitis B - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Influenza Vaccine - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False

Personal Health History: Positive PPD- Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire - For Submission:False; For Onboard:False; Optional:True

Personal Health History: Health Statement - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:Driver's License/State ID - For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False