Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care on a Telemetry unit serving Medical Oncology and Medical-Surgical overflow patients with diagnoses including CHF, DM, UTI, non-critical sepsis, HTN, and COPD. Titrate drips including comfort care medications (narcotics and benzodiazepines), Heparin, and Cardizem per unit protocols.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Silverdale, WA
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry
Location
Silverdale, WA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts | Weekend and Holiday Requirements Apply
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a Telemetry unit serving Medical Oncology and Medical-Surgical overflow patients with diagnoses including CHF, DM, UTI, non-critical sepsis, HTN, and COPD
Titrate drips including comfort care medications (narcotics and benzodiazepines), Heparin, and Cardizem per unit protocols
Read and interpret telemetry strips in collaboration with monitor technicians
Manage patient ratios of 1:4 or 1:5, with nurse aide support at a 1:9 ratio
Operate and monitor respiratory equipment including CPAP and BiPAP
Float to like departments as needed based on unit demands
Required Qualifications
Active Washington State RN license or valid Compact RN license
Epic EMR experience is required
BLS certification required
Minimum of 1 year of clinical nursing experience
Ability to fulfill standby requirements with a 1-hour response time
Preferred Experience / Skills
Bio/Chemotherapy certification preferred but not required
Prior experience in a Telemetry or Medical Oncology setting
Familiarity with titratable drip management including comfort care, anticoagulation, and cardiac medications
Why Join Us
Opportunity to be part of a brand-new department from the ground floor, contributing to the culture and standards of a newly opened unit
Supportive team environment with Charge RN leadership and nurse aide assistance on the unit