Registered Nurse - Telemetry/Observation - Day/Night Rotation

Wellspan Health

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Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Chambersburg, PA

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Child Abuse Recognition And Reporting TrainingFBI Clearance And FingerprintingRegistered Professional Nurse License In PennsylvaniaCPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationNRP Certification

Job overview

Wellspan Health is hiring a Registered Nurse - Telemetry/Observation - Day/Night Rotation. The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive care on a 30‑bed Telemetry/Observation unit, delivering assessments, medication management, patient education, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams while participating in orientation, mentorship, and professional development programs.

Key focus areas include Demonstrate safe medication practice, Maintain professional image and positive impression, and Complete chart checks to ensure no missed orders.

Successful candidates bring Graduate Of An Accredited School Of Nursing, Participation In Educational Programs To Update And Maintain Current Knowledge And Clinical Skills, and Customer Service Behaviors. Important skills include Safe Medication Practice, Professional Image, Chart Check, Transcribe Physician's Orders, Therapeutic Communication, and Assess Patient Education Needs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Safe Medication PracticeProfessional ImageChart CheckTranscribe Physician's OrdersTherapeutic CommunicationAssess Patient Education NeedsUse Patient Education ResourcesLeadership Through Nursing ProcessSupervisionAccountability for Treatment and Patient OutcomesResource Person for Patient CareResource Person for Specialty AreaResource Person for Orientation and Teaching StaffRespond to Delays CalmlyApologize for InconveniencesGive AlternativesAnalyze Assessment DataIdentify Priority ProblemsDocument on Plan of Care in PCSEffective Problem-Solving SkillsIdentify Critical Factors Evidencing Changes in Patient ConditionRespond Appropriately to Changes in Patient ConditionComplete and Document Discharge AssessmentInitiate and Maintain Intravenous TherapyRespond Appropriately to Emergency SituationsUtilize Proper Body MechanicsSafely Position PatientsSafely Transfer PatientsSafely Transport PatientsVirtual NursingCustomer Service SkillsCollaborative Coordination With Other Departments and DisciplinesComplete Accurate Problem Focused Patient AssessmentBasic Dysrhythmia InterpretationBasic Dysrhythmia TreatmentBasic Life SupportAdvanced Life SupportDrug Dosage CalculationContinuous Medication Infusion AdministrationPatient Monitoring for Medication AffectsIdentify Abnormal Clinical FindingsRespond Appropriately to Abnormal Clinical FindingsEvaluate Patient Response to MedicationsEvaluate Patient Response to TreatmentsPeritoneal DialysisBladder Scanner TechniqueAssessment of Patients Requiring Renal Therapeutic InterventionsPreoperative Patient ManagementPostoperative Patient ManagementUnderstanding of Pain Management TechniquesBasic Rhythm CourseNIHSS CourseCardiac Monitor InterpretationConscious SedationPatient EducationCustomer ServiceLeadershipProblem SolvingIntravenous TherapyHemodialysisRenal Therapeutic InterventionsPain Management TechniquesFall Prevention ProtocolsHematodynamic MonitoringArterial Blood Gas InterpretationNoninvasive Oxygen DeliveryEnteral and Parenteral Nutrition ManagementGlucometer Competency12 Lead EKG AcquisitionExternal Pacemaker ApplicationVirtual Nursing Platform Utilization

Qualifications

Graduate of Accredited School of NursingBachelor of Science in Nursing PreferredOne Year Acute Care Nursing ExperienceTwo Years Critical Care or Progressive Care ExperienceTwo Years Cardiac Monitor Reading ExperienceOne Year Device Management Services ExperienceOne Year Emergency Department RN ExperienceOne Year Labor and Delivery Experience Within Five YearsSix Months Infusion Nursing ExperienceSix Months Midline and PICC ExperienceTwo Years Wound Care ExperienceTwo Years Behavioral Psychiatric Nursing Experience

Full job description

Job Identification 226010

Job Category Nursing

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Shift1 - Day

Locations 112 N 7th St, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, US

Assignment Category Not Applicable

FTE 0.9

Job Description

RN- Telemetry/Observation Unit

30-bed unit specializing in cardiac, medical, and surgical patients
Individualized, comprehensive orientation program.
Residency program for new graduates
Basic Rhythm course, ACLS certification, and NIHSS course provided.
Mentorship program after orientation
Opportunity for committee participation and a voice in your nursing practice
Professional growth through a Clinical Ladder
Leadership presence on every shift
The first steppingstone to an ICU/CCU career
Full time (average 72 hours biweekly)
Shift: 12-hour day/night (7-7)
Every third weekend
Eligible for weekend differential

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for implementing, directing and coordinating the care of patients through the use of the nursing process: assessment, planning implementation and evaluation. Included is recognition and treatment of the physical and psychosocial changes unique to the age/population group served on the specific unit.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Job Class Specifics

Demonstrates safe medication practice.
Maintains a professional image that reflects the employee’s role in health care, with confidence and a positive impression.
Completes chart check to ensure no missed orders.
Accurately transcribes physician’s orders.
Demonstrates therapeutic communication skills.
Demonstrates ability to assess patient education needs and use of patient education resources.
Demonstrates involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff/committee meetings and in-services for area.
Demonstrates leadership through the nursing process and supervision while maintaining accountability for treatment and patient outcomes.
Acts as a resource person regarding patient care, specialty area, orientation and teaching of staff.
Responds to delays in a calm manner. Apologizes for inconveniences and gives alternatives.
Analyzes assessment data, identifies priority problems and documents on Plan of Care in PCS for patients and families and significant others.
Uses effective problem-solving skills to plan patient care.
Identifies critical factors evidencing changes in patient condition and responds appropriately.
Completes and documents discharge assessment against plan of care goals.
Initiates and maintains Intravenous Therapy according to IV standards.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self and others. Safely positions, transfers and transports patients.
Functions as a virtual nurse as assigned which includes, but is not limited to, admissions, discharges, education, documentation through a virtual platform and working collaboratively with the bedside nursing staff.

Department: Tele Observation

Demonstrates excellent customer service skills by frequent interaction with patient and family, keeping them informed regarding status of care.
Collaboratively coordinates with other departments and disciplines in order to meet patient’s needs.
Completes accurate problem focused patient assessment and treatments.
Provides basic dysrhythmia interpretation and treatment.
Provides basic and advanced life support.
Drug dosage calculation, continuous medication infusion administration, and patient monitoring for medication affects.
Identifies abnormal clinical findings and responds appropriately.
Evaluates patient response to medications and treatments.
Performs peritoneal dialysis.
Demonstrate the appropriate technique for bladder scanner.
Assessment, monitoring, and management of patients requiring renal therapeutic interventions (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, stents).
Demonstrates appropriate pre/postoperative patient management.
Demonstrates understanding and application of pain management techniques.
Utilizes appropriate fall prevention protocols.
Rounds with physicians.
Hemodynamic monitoring including equipment setup and troubleshooting, monitoring, and recognition of signs and symptoms of patient instability.
Recognition of the signs and symptoms of cardiopulmonary emergencies and initiation of standardized interventions to stabilize the patients awaiting transfer to a higher level of care.
Interpretation of arterial blood gas analysis and communication of findings.
Recognizes indications for and management of patients requiring noninvasive oxygen delivery systems.
Recognition of indications for and complications of enteral and paraenteral nutrition.
Completes annual glucometer competency.
Attends annual skills day for all other unit specific competencies and reviews.
Accurately completes and transmits 12 lead EKG2’s.
Completes mandatory education and in-services by due date.
Maintains general cleanliness of department.
Demonstrates proper application of external pacemaker.
Recognition of and evaluation of the family’s need for enhanced involvement in care to facilitate the transition from hospital to home.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Standards

Education:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Evidence of participation in educational programs to update and maintain current knowledge and clinical skills.

Experience:

Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
Previous nursing experience in specialty area preferred.
For Cath Lab, one year of acute care nursing experience (ED, Cath Lab, CCU, IMCU, Tele-Observation) preferred.
For Cardiac Rehab, two years experience in Critical Care and/or Progressive Care required.
For Cardiovascular Services, two years of experience reading cardiac monitors and be self directed in responding to abnormalities or cardiac arrests codes as a team member.
For Device Clinic, at least one year of device management services required. Successful completion of EKG course required. At least two years of acute care nursing required (Tele-Observation, IMCU, CCU, Cath Lab, ED).
For Emergency Department, at least one year of RN experience in ED or Critical Care required.
For Family Birthing Services, a minimum of 1 year Labor and Delivery experience (within the last five years); For Family Birthing position posted as a trainee position, requirement of at least 1 year of experience as an RN with preferred areas of ICU, CCU, IMCU, EDor internal nurse intern upon successfully completing accredited nursing program. Experience requirement does not apply to an RN in the Family Birthing Services Fellowship Program (FBSFP)
For Infusion Services, 6 months of infusion nursing experience required, and 6 months Midline and PICC experience required.
For Wound Care Center, two years experience and expertise in the nursing process related to wound care required. Experience in advanced wound care initiatives preferred.
For Outpatient Behavioral Health Services, two years experience in Behavioral/Psychiatric nursing is required. Previous experience in a Behavioral Health Outpatient setting preferred. Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training in accordance with Act31 of 2014 required. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Clearance and finger printing required.
For Rapid Admission, requires one year acute care experience and successful completion of EKG course within six months of hire.
For SDS / PACU, must have experience with, and be familiar with, reading cardiac monitors and be self directed in responding to abnormalities or cardiac arrest as a team member. Must have recent clinical experience with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and have the ability to lead a Code Blue in the absence of a higher level professional.
For Medical Surgical (Renal, Oncology and Pediatrics), pediatric experience is preferred.
For Level II NICU, a minimum of one year NICU experience (within the last five years); For Level II NICU position posted as a trainee position, requirement of at least 2 years of experience in: NICU Level 1, Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum, Nursery, PICU, ICU, ED, or CCU. Or, for Level II NICU position posted as a trainee position, requirement of a new graduate RN with (A) practicum/capstone in Labor and Delivery, Nursery, or NICU, or (B) experience as Tech/Aide in Labor and Delivery, Post-Partum Nursery, or NICU.

Certifications/Licensure:

Eligible for or currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Certification in specialty preferred.
CPR certification required.
ACLS required for Cardiovascular Services, CCU, Device Clinic, Emergency, IMCU, FBS, Tele Observation, PACU/SDS, or achieved within one year of start date.
ACLS required for Cardiac Rehab or achieved within 3 months of hire/transfer.
Proficiency in cardiac monitor interpretation, conscious sedation, and ACLS required for Cath Lab or achieved within 6 months of hire/transfer.
ACLS required for Float Pool.
PALS required for Emergency, PACU, and Pediatric trained staff within one year from start date.
PALS and Conscious Sedation is required for SDS, or must be achieved within four months of hire/transfer.
CNOR preferred for OR.
CPAN/CAPA preferred for PACU/SDS.
CRRN preferred for Rehabilitation Medicine.
NRP required for Level II NICU.
NRP and Fetal Monitoring education required for Family Birthing Services within one year from start date.
PMH-BC preferred for BHS (IP and OP).
Proficiency in cardiac monitor interpretation required for PACU/SDS, IMCU, Tele Observation, CCU, Cardiac Rehab, Cardiovascular Services, Cath Lab, and Emergency.
Temporarily reassigned personnel will work in a limited scope of practice consistent with credentials and be supervised by appropriately credentialed staff.
WOCNCB or CWCN preferred for Wound Care Center.

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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