Tact Staff
Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,236 per week
Tact Staff, Pompton Plains, New Jersey, us, 07444
Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Pompton Plains, New Jersey.Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
TelemetryDiscipline:
RNStart Date:
ASAPDuration:
13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:
12 hoursEmployment Type:
Travel- 1Collects health history data from patient/family/significant other, and from previous medical records, while interacting with patient based on adolescent, adult or geriatric principles of communication. Completes admission assessment within the acceptable time frame. Notifies consults when admitting criteria has been identified. Completes Braden scale appropriately. Continually reassesses the developmental biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge needs of patients. Creates individualized age appropriate plan of care by involving patient family significant other, reflecting the need for safety, education, and a healing atmosphere. Updates and revises the plan of care as needed and as patient status changes, in consultation with patient, family and caregiver. Develops realistic outcomes/resolutions based on developmental stage in life, integrating into practice the physiological changes and psychological needs related to the elderly (i. E., skin integrity, safety, depression). Recognizes and documents interventions needed to obtain outcomes/resolutions. Continually reevaluates patients’ needs accurately, initiating appropriate nursing actions to address needs. Delegates responsibilities for care, when applicable, and makes assignments according to skill level of care giver. Performs patient care activities based on priorities of care. Integrates, delegates and coordinates patient care using an interdisciplinary approach.·
Documentation reflects the patient’s response to nursing interventions, medications, treatments and education while corresponding to age appropriate expectations. Documentation is legible, timely, accurate and in accordance with policy and procedure. Complies with Department of Health and other regulatory agency requirements. Updates bed boards and communication of bedsides needs. Assesses patients/family’s/significant others comprehension, skill level and barriers to learning. Initiates and coordinates patient/family/significant other teaching utilizing age appropriate instructions and teaching tools to reinforce areas of knowledge deficit. Provides teaching bag to each patient, reviewing its contents upon unit admission. Documents all teaching performed to both patients/families on interdisciplinary teaching record.·
Discharge plan is initiated at the time of admission and implemented throughout the hospital length of stay. Participates in interdisciplinary patient care meetings. Develops, initiates, and participates in the process of patient education, discharge instructions, and preparation of patient/family/significant other for discharge. Continues education and reinforcement of patient discharge plan with all involved. Accomplishes a timely, comfortable, and safe discharge.·
Transcribes orders correctly. Signs off orders, using date, time, 1st initial, full last name and status correctly and in a timely manner. Utilizes Computer system. Accepts phone orders as per policy and documents readback. Clarifies unclear, illegible, or non-specific orders, prior to implementation.·
Other duties may be assigned. Applies telemetry leads correctly for monitoring; addresses the purpose of cardiac monitoring with the patient family significant other. Coordinates with the Telemetry Technician individualized arrhythmic parameters for the patient’s condition to ensure correct alarm settings are set. Interprets and documents telemetry monitoring strips accurately keeping attending Physician informed of ectopy. Initiates chest pain protocol as indicated utilizing appropriate nursing interventions and documenting outcomes. Follows telemetry standing orders. Manages patients on high risk intravenous cardiac drugs and understands the implications of treatment. Assists with elective cardioversionRequired Licenses: Valid NJ RN License Qualifications/Requirements:·
BLS Required·
ACLS Required ·
PCCN PreferredRelevant Experience:·
1-2 years of experience in Cardiac/Telemetry·
1-2 years in Acute Care·
Basic dysrhythmia experience requiredBSN Preferred or enrolled in BSN program·
Valid NJ RN License
Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #486963. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - TelemetryAbout Tact Staff
Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.Be Adventurous,
Make a Difference , Travel with Tact.Be Adventurous -
Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...Make a Difference
- Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.Travel with Tact
- From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.
Specialty:
TelemetryDiscipline:
RNStart Date:
ASAPDuration:
13 weeks36 hours per weekShift:
12 hoursEmployment Type:
Travel- 1Collects health history data from patient/family/significant other, and from previous medical records, while interacting with patient based on adolescent, adult or geriatric principles of communication. Completes admission assessment within the acceptable time frame. Notifies consults when admitting criteria has been identified. Completes Braden scale appropriately. Continually reassesses the developmental biophysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge needs of patients. Creates individualized age appropriate plan of care by involving patient family significant other, reflecting the need for safety, education, and a healing atmosphere. Updates and revises the plan of care as needed and as patient status changes, in consultation with patient, family and caregiver. Develops realistic outcomes/resolutions based on developmental stage in life, integrating into practice the physiological changes and psychological needs related to the elderly (i. E., skin integrity, safety, depression). Recognizes and documents interventions needed to obtain outcomes/resolutions. Continually reevaluates patients’ needs accurately, initiating appropriate nursing actions to address needs. Delegates responsibilities for care, when applicable, and makes assignments according to skill level of care giver. Performs patient care activities based on priorities of care. Integrates, delegates and coordinates patient care using an interdisciplinary approach.·
Documentation reflects the patient’s response to nursing interventions, medications, treatments and education while corresponding to age appropriate expectations. Documentation is legible, timely, accurate and in accordance with policy and procedure. Complies with Department of Health and other regulatory agency requirements. Updates bed boards and communication of bedsides needs. Assesses patients/family’s/significant others comprehension, skill level and barriers to learning. Initiates and coordinates patient/family/significant other teaching utilizing age appropriate instructions and teaching tools to reinforce areas of knowledge deficit. Provides teaching bag to each patient, reviewing its contents upon unit admission. Documents all teaching performed to both patients/families on interdisciplinary teaching record.·
Discharge plan is initiated at the time of admission and implemented throughout the hospital length of stay. Participates in interdisciplinary patient care meetings. Develops, initiates, and participates in the process of patient education, discharge instructions, and preparation of patient/family/significant other for discharge. Continues education and reinforcement of patient discharge plan with all involved. Accomplishes a timely, comfortable, and safe discharge.·
Transcribes orders correctly. Signs off orders, using date, time, 1st initial, full last name and status correctly and in a timely manner. Utilizes Computer system. Accepts phone orders as per policy and documents readback. Clarifies unclear, illegible, or non-specific orders, prior to implementation.·
Other duties may be assigned. Applies telemetry leads correctly for monitoring; addresses the purpose of cardiac monitoring with the patient family significant other. Coordinates with the Telemetry Technician individualized arrhythmic parameters for the patient’s condition to ensure correct alarm settings are set. Interprets and documents telemetry monitoring strips accurately keeping attending Physician informed of ectopy. Initiates chest pain protocol as indicated utilizing appropriate nursing interventions and documenting outcomes. Follows telemetry standing orders. Manages patients on high risk intravenous cardiac drugs and understands the implications of treatment. Assists with elective cardioversionRequired Licenses: Valid NJ RN License Qualifications/Requirements:·
BLS Required·
ACLS Required ·
PCCN PreferredRelevant Experience:·
1-2 years of experience in Cardiac/Telemetry·
1-2 years in Acute Care·
Basic dysrhythmia experience requiredBSN Preferred or enrolled in BSN program·
Valid NJ RN License
Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #486963. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - TelemetryAbout Tact Staff
Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.Be Adventurous,
Make a Difference , Travel with Tact.Be Adventurous -
Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food...Make a Difference
- Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.Travel with Tact
- From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want... and don't want in a travel assignment.