Staff Nurse I 12 HR

The Staff Nurse is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment nursing diagnosis planning implementation and evaluation of care for patients and their families in compliance with the standards for care at Seton Medical Center AHMC and Nurse Practice Act. The Medical telemetry nursing involves the use of specialized equipment to monitor patients vital signs remotely often for those with cardiac conditions or other medical issues requiring continuous monitoring. The Med Tele Nurse will also cover the needs of a Acute Care Med Surge patient.

Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor and interpret patients vital signs such as heart rate blood pressure and oxygen saturation using telemetry equipment.

Data Analysis: Analyze and interpret data from monitoring devices recognizing any abnormalities or changes in patients conditions. Report findings to the healthcare team.

Communication: Maintain effective communication with the healthcare team including physicians other nurses and support staff. Provide updates on patient status and collaborate on care plans.

Documentation: Accurately document patient assessments interventions and responses in the medical records. Keep detailed records of telemetry data and any changes in the patients condition.

Emergency Response: Respond promptly to alarms and emergency situations initiating appropriate interventions and notifying the healthcare team as needed.

Patient Education: Provide education to patients and their families about the use of telemetry equipment the purpose of monitoring and what to expect during their stay in the telemetry unit.

Medication Administration: Administer medications as prescribed ensuring accurate dosage and monitoring for potential side effects.

Collaboration: Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to each patients needs. Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care safety and outcomes within the telemetry unit.

Compliance: Adhere to all relevant policies procedures and regulatory requirements related to patient care and telemetry monitoring.

Critical Thinking: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to assess prioritize and manage multiple patients with varying levels of acuity.

Adaptability: Adapt to changes in patient conditions unit priorities and healthcare protocols. Other Duties: as assigned.

Qualifications for a Med Tele Nurse may include a nursing degree (Associates or Bachelors) relevant nursing licensure and certification in telemetry or cardiac nursing. Experience in telemetry or a related field is often preferred. Strong communication skills attention to detail and the ability to work in a fastpaced environment are essential for success in this role.

EXPERIENCE:

• Staff Nurse II Minimum of six months Registered Nurse experience Preferred
• Strong Med/Surg Background preferred.
• Recent Telemetry experience preferred.
• Post Cardiothoracic Surgery and PCI & post spine care experience preferred.
• Recent experience with nontitrating vasoactive agents preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

• Current California licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current ACLS certification.

OTHER SKILLS ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledgeable of the California Nursing Practice Act.
• Able to understand and follow all policies procedures guidelines rules and regulations of Nursing Service Seton Medical Center AHMC Title XXII.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

AHMC Seton Medical Center has a long tradition of providing patientcentered quality care and a commitment to clinical excellence and our community. Founded in 1893 the 397bed medical center now serves 1.5 million residents of San Francisco and northern San Mateo County with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical specialties as well as emergency and urgent care services. Its sister facility Seton Coastside is a 116bed skilled nursing complex offering inpatient care and the only 24hour standby Emergency Department on the Pacific Coast between Daly City and Santa Cruz. We pride ourselves on improving the health and wellbeing of our patients community and populations we serve with high quality community partnerships and continuous innovation to our health care delivery system.