RN Telemetry

Company: Maxim Healthcare Staffing
Location: Hartford
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Maxim Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Telemetry/Progressive Care LPN/RN, to assume the responsibility andaccountability for delivery of patient care of telemetry/progressive care patients. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision. The nurse demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. Consistently performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.
Responsibilities:

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  Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care on telemetry unit.
  
  
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  Performs focused interview to identify specific patients needs.
  
  
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  Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psycho-social changes in the patient's condition.
  
  
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  Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.
  
  
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  Documents the patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.
  
  
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  Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements.
  
  
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  Monitors consistency between patient plan of care and actions of medical staff.
  
  
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  Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard.
  
  
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  Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment.
  
  
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  Initiates and evaluates patient and/or family education.
  
  
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  Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, effective/ineffective nursing interventions.
  
  
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  Documents patient's response to nursing and other interventions.
  
  
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  Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including establishing priorities
  
  
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  Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.
  
  
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  Supports professional practice by observing the following: Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) the Nurse Practice Act 2) Standards of Nursing Practice; 3) Standards of Patient Care; 4) Joint Commission, state and local laws; 5) Patient's Bill of Rights; and 6) Maxim Healthcare Staffing, nursing and client hospital policies
  
  
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  Other duties as assigned
  
  
  Minimum Requirements:
  
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    Current Registered/ Licensed Practical Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices.
    
    
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    Full command of the English language, both verbal and written.
    
    
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    Current Health Certificate (if applicable).
    
    
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    Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
    
    
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    One year prior professional nursing experience preferred with one year Telemetry experience Preferred.
    
    
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    Current BLS card
    
    
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    Successful completion of screening tests for the clinical specialty area(s) in which the LPN/RN practices
    
    
    Start Date: 6/5
    Duration: 8 weeks
    Specialty: Telemetry RN
    Shift: Days and Nights
    Hours: 36
    Total Travel Package: $2,387
    Weekly Taxable Income: $980
    Weekly Meal Stipend: $483
    Weekly Housing Stipend: $924
    Benefits
    At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
    
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      Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
      
      
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      Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
      
      
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      401(k) savings plan
      
      
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      Awards and recognition programs
      
      
      *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
      About Maxim Healthcare Staffing
      Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.
      Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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