RN Residency Telemetry

Current Incentives for qualifying external Nurses with a 2 year commitment
Up to a $10,000 Sign on Bonus (prorated by FTE- min 0.6 FTE required); Lump sum payment within 30 days of start)
Up to $25,000 in Education Loan Forgiveness for qualifying loans
Up to a $10,000 RN Residency Completion Bonus for qualifying RN Residents
Relocation Assistance for experienced RNs

Job Summary

• This position is responsible for providing nursing care of all patients admitted to the Telemetry Unit.
• Work is performed under standards of safety and care that provide instruction/guidance for taking care of issues and patient needs in the absence of a physician.
• Requires the use of judgment and critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding patient care (within the scope of practice), including knowledge and integration of available standards, resources and data, and in the efficient utilization of staff/resources.
• Work involves continuous contact with physicians, patients, patient families, community agencies, patient care staff and management.
• An incumbent is accountable for the quality of care provided to patients, and has the authority to direct care, provide education, seek resources at the unit/department level, and delegate appropriate tasks.

Education/Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.BSN Degree is preferred.
• Two years previous Medical-Surgical experience within the last three years and expertise in Medical-Surgical level OR new graduate with successful completion of med-surg residency program.
• Cardiac nursing experience preferred.
• Completion of a rhythm interpretation course preferred.
• One year of related work experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

License/Certification

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Washington State Board of Nursing required.
• Current Healthcare BLS Certification required.
• CEN certification preferred.
• Specialty certification, as appropriate to the assigned work unit, is strongly preferred.