RN Telemetry -Nights
Amergis
Facility Details
What is the client know for? Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center has been serving the greater Harrisburg region with high-quality, ethically guided and patient-focused health care services since 1963. This 307-bed community hospital in East Pennsboro Township provides outpatient and inpatient diagnostic, medical and surgical services. Holy Spirit Medical Center joined Penn State Health in 2020.
Nationally accredited for its centers of excellence in cardiac care, atrial fibrillation, heart attack (STEMI), heart failure, stroke, diabetes and knee and hip replacement, Holy Spirit Medical Center is also certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, in conjunction with the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association.
Its Level II Trauma Center provides around-the-clock complex critical care for people with life-threatening injuries.
What is the ratio -Tele/MS- 1:4-1:6 Acute/ICU setting: 1:1-1:4
What is it located near -Downtown Harrisburg, Capitol of PA
What is the specialty? Multiple
Is OT offered? Yes
How big is the facility? 307 total
What is their Mission and Vison? Holy Spirit Medical Center is committed to Penn State Health’s RITE values:
R espect
I ntegrity
T eamwork
E xcellence
Integral to our values as a Catholic hospital, we also model:
Dignity – We value the sacredness of life and the dignity of each person.
Wholism – We promote the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of each person.
Service – We meet the needs of others with compassion and competence.
Stewardship – We responsibly use the resources entrusted to our care.
Quality – We commit ourselves to continuous improvement and to the satisfaction of those we serve.
Integrity – We consistently demonstrate high ethical standards and values.
Hours 7a-730p or 7p-730a (Typically)
Health Creds IN Attachments
Bill Rate: In Rates
Length of Assignment 13 Weeks
Payroll Process -Screen Shot of Kronos Report
Charting System -EPIC
Orientation – 1 Full shift
Feedback Time -24-48 Hours
VMS- ShiftWise
Discount- 5% (16 hours unbilled orientation)
Direct Relationship- No
Compact -YES
As a professional practitioner, the RN – Telemetry assumes the responsibility and accountability for delivery of patient care of telemetry patients. The RN – Telemetry demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner, with supervision. The RN – Telemetry exhibits critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care, and consistently performs according to nursing standards while remaining accountable for providing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care on telemetry unit
Performs focused interview to identify specific patient needs
Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition
Monitors EKG output and keeps doctors informed of any changes
Records vital signs, including oxygen levels, blood pressure, breathing patterns, etc.
Monitors patient progress and updates patient medical records as needed
Responds to patients experiencing cardiac pain
Performs various diagnostic tests
Manages and administers medication
Monitors and uses the electrocardiogram, EKG, or ECG
Educates patients on cardiac health and communicates with patient’s family when applicable
Administers tests, analyzes lab results, and reports them to the physician
Documents the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions
Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements
Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard
Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment
Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, effective/ineffective nursing interventions
Documents patient’s response to nursing and other interventions
Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including established priorities
Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment
Minimum Requirements:
Current Registered Nurse license for the state in which the nurse practices
One year experience in Telemetry Preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
As a professional practitioner, the RN – Telemetry assumes the responsibility and accountability for delivery of patient care of telemetry patients. The RN – Telemetry demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner, with supervision. The RN – Telemetry exhibits critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care, and consistently performs according to nursing standards while remaining accountable for providing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care on telemetry unit
Performs focused interview to identify specific patient needs
Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition
Monitors EKG output and keeps doctors informed of any changes
Records vital signs, including oxygen levels, blood pressure, breathing patterns, etc.
Monitors patient progress and updates patient medical records as needed
Responds to patients experiencing cardiac pain
Performs various diagnostic tests
Manages and administers medication
Monitors and uses the electrocardiogram, EKG, or ECG
Educates patients on cardiac health and communicates with patient’s family when applicable
Administers tests, analyzes lab results, and reports them to the physician
Documents the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions
Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements
Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard
Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment
Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, effective/ineffective nursing interventions
Documents patient’s response to nursing and other interventions
Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including established priorities
Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment
Minimum Requirements:
Current Registered Nurse license for the state in which the nurse practices
One year experience in Telemetry Preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
Participation and completion of Amergis Competency program when applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
As a professional practitioner, the RN – Telemetry assumesthe responsibility and accountability for delivery of patient care of telemetrypatients. The RN – Telemetry demonstrates the ability to make clinicaljudgments in an effective and efficient manner, with supervision. The RN – Telemetry exhibits critical thinkingand performance ability in the coordination of patient care, and consistentlyperforms according to nursing standards while remaining accountable forproviding patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, andevaluate patient care on telemetry unit
Performs focused interview to identify specific patientneeds
Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic andpsychosocial changes in the patient’s condition
Monitors EKG output and keeps doctors informed of anychanges
Records vital signs, including oxygen levels, bloodpressure, breathing patterns, etc.
Monitors patient progress and updates patient medicalrecords as needed
Responds to patients experiencing cardiac pain
Performs various diagnostic tests
Manages and administers medication
Monitors and uses the electrocardiogram, EKG, or ECG
Educates patients on cardiac health and communicates withpatient’s family when applicable
Administers tests, analyzes lab results, and reports them tothe physician
Documents the patient’s plan of care using identifiednursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursinginterventions
Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient carerequirements
Performs interventions according to identified priorities,plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard
Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patientenvironment
Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes inmedical plan of care, effective/ineffective nursing interventions
Documents patient’s response to nursing and otherinterventions
Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meetpatient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including established priorities
Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment andequipment
Minimum Requirements:
Current Registered Nurse license for the state in which thenurse practices
One year experience in Telemetry Preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis 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.