Kloudhire

Med Surg Tele RN Contract needed in Teaneck, NJ

Location : Teaneck, NJ
Posted on : 09-08-2023
Job Type :

Job Description:

Position Summary

Nurses care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled. Under general supervision, they

deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and

evaluation, in accordance with established philosophy. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines

to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively

interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. The nature

of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by State and job setting. Telemetry Nurses

provide care by connecting patients to machines that measure heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, as

well as blood-oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information. These machines then send data to computer

screens for nurses to monitor. Telemetry Nurses read and interpret the data to better determine patient care.

Position Responsibilities:

Telemetry Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of
scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Telemetry Nurses include (but are not limited to): Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the
administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays
Identifies irregular telemetry readings and notifies appropriate medical team members
Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
Provides basic, bedside care
Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others
manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise
programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation
Records patients’ medical information and vital signs
Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient
Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting