About this opportunity
Emerus lists this PCU/Telemetry Registered Nurse - Full-time Night shift opportunity in san antonio, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Overview
The purpose of this position is to perform the primary functions of a nurse in assessing, planning, directing, and evaluating patient care.
Essential Job Functions
Plan, prioritize, and provide proficient, age-specific and developmentally/specialty appropriate nursing care by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills and for ensuring the comfort and safety of patients/families
Follow physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
Adhere to required infection control, isolation procedures and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
Collect laboratory samples and perform lab testing in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as COLA and CLIA regulations
Perform admission, discharge and transfer procedures
Assemble equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; perform or assist others with procedures or treatments
Handle care in accordance with legal, hospital/facility, departmental policies and procedures, and established standards of nursing care and practice, as defined by the Board of Nursing for that State.
Other Job Functions
Perform all Quality Assessment activities assigned and document
Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
Perform additional duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications
Associate’s Degree or Nursing Diploma required; BSN, preferred
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse without sanctions, required
2+ years full-time RN experience in Telemetry/ICU, or 2+ years combination experience in related healthcare positions, required
Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required; PALS strongly preferred (ENPC certification from ENA may be substituted for PALS certification)
Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
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Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78208, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.