Charge Nurse- Telemetry

Registered Nurse Charge Nurse - 4200 Telemetry Unit

The 4200 Telemetry Unit is a specialized, stroke-certified unit at TriHealth Bethesda North Hospital, offering expert care for patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. This 38-bed unit provides comprehensive treatment for individuals requiring pre/post cardiac catheterization, management of NSTEMI, heart failure, arrhythmias, and those undergoing structural heart procedures such as TAVR, WATCHMAN, and MitraClip. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals is skilled in electrophysiology, caring for patients who need pacemakers, ablations, and defibrillator procedures. The 4200 Telemetry Unit focuses on acute structural heart conditions.

With continuous cardiac monitoring, our staff is equipped to manage the complex needs of patients with heart failure, arrhythmias, and other cardiac concerns. As a stroke-certified unit, the 4200 Telemetry Unit also focuses on delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care to optimize recovery and enhance long-term outcomes. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care, utilizing the latest in medical technology while offering compassionate support for patients and their families throughout their hospital experience. The 4200 Telemetry Unit works extremely close with our ICUs and is a great pathway to grow in critical care.

Job Description

• Coordinate the patient care delivered on a shift through assigned nursing personnel on a specific unit(s).
• Function in a non-management capacity while often having a patient assignment.
• Assist in coordinating the delivery of patient care in collaboration with others.
• Communicate with the unit staff and act as a resource concerning standards of care, policies, and procedures.
• Identify actual/potential problems and cooperate with instructors and students from various programs.
• Create assignments and work schedules to match patient needs and staff abilities.
• Actively support the work of unit and organizational committees.
• Participate on teams to evaluate clinical practice or health services and implement ongoing quality changes in nursing practice.
• Promote the review of current literature/research and facilitate implementation of best practices.
• Act as a clinical resource for unit personnel and perform nursing technical skills in compliance with unit/TriHealth policies.
• Interpret and execute physician orders accurately and direct unit activities to ensure safe, clinically competent care is given to patients.
• Delegate care to other team members within the scope of nursing practice.
• Share clinical information with appropriate health care team members including physicians.
• Maintain and improve current knowledge in area of practice through activities such as continuing education, formal education, professional organization membership, and/or certification.
• Act as a role model for efficient, effective, comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• New hires required to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.
• BLS/CPR (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers).
• Registered Nurse with knowledge, judgment, and skills derived from the principles of biological, physical, behavioral, social, and nursing sciences to meet complex health care needs at various stages of the life cycle.
• Certification within specialty area within two years of assuming position.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) ACLS/PALS may be required but is dependent on unit or department.
• ECG interpretation competency and ACLS certification within 12 months of assuming role. Maintains ECG competency and ACLS certification while in role.
• 2-3 years clinical nursing experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive TriHealth benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources.

Community Overview

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to serve our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, all TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following SERVE standards:

• Serve: Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello." Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist.

• Excel: Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met.

• Respect: Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Value: Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared, and actively participating.

• Engage: Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.