Description
Job Summary
Part-time Registered Nurse opportunity within a 24-bed Medical Telemetry unit specializing in the care of Hospitalist Medicine patients, with a focus on renal and various medical diagnoses. The unit also serves gastrointestinal, pulmonary, and select surgical/procedural patients and is equipped to care for chronically ventilated patients.
The Registered Nurse assumes primary accountability for coordinating and delivering individualized patient care across the lifespan. This role requires strong clinical judgment, delegation skills, and a collaborative, team-oriented approach to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care to achieve optimal outcomes
Perform age-specific admission and ongoing assessments and develop individualized care plans
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families to implement and revise care plans
Administer and document medications and treatments accurately using electronic medical record systems
Identify and address patient and caregiver educational needs
Serve as a patient advocate and provide psychological, social, and cultural support
Apply knowledge of growth and development to deliver age-appropriate care
Demonstrate clinical expertise in rapidly changing patient conditions
Develop strategies to improve patient outcomes, reduce length of stay, and optimize resource utilization
Serve as a role model for clinical practice to coworkers, students, and physicians
Manage resources, establish priorities, and adjust the care environment to meet patient needs
Participate in quality improvement and performance initiatives
Support orientation and mentoring of new employees
Provide constructive feedback and participate in unit and organizational activities
Assist with educational activities within the department
Requirements
Qualifications
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or approved program eligible for licensure
Licensure/Certification:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligibility for RN licensure
AHA BLS-HCP certification required
Additional certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP) may be required based on unit
Other Requirements:
Proficiency with electronic medical record systems
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills
