Description

Department:

35200 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Telemetry

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

34.4

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

nightshift

Pay Range
$24.10 - $36.15

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Paramedic certification from an accredited certified paramedic program, or an Associate's Degree of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in paramedic studies or equivalent. Previous clinical experience preferred.

-OR-

Graduation from an accredited LPN training program. Previous experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a clinical or other health care setting preferred.

REPORTS TO: Centralized Telemetry Nurse Manager

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

applicable state-OEMS certification as EMT-P required

-OR-

applicable state Board of Nursing licensure as LPN required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides primary leadership in the coordination of central telemetry monitoring, making and adjusting monitoring assignments as necessary to meet patient and teammate needs.
2. Provides guidance to on-shift teammates and communicates with telemetry supervisor/manager any concerns to support timely resolution of concerns.
3. Provides training to new teammates.
4. Offers clinical support and competency building to non-clinical monitor technicians.
5. Collaborates effectively by developing collegial relationships and communicating information effectively. Encourages communication and serves as a resource to staff and other departments.
6. Ensures continuous telemetry monitoring is established and documentation is maintained.
7. Ensures monitoring equipment is functioning correctly.
8. Ensures dysrhythmias or rhythm changes are communicated timely.
9. Maintains knowledge and skills related to dysrhythmia monitoring.
10. Participates in quality improvement projects.
11. Supports provision of age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the age groups served.
12. Promotes efficient use of fiscal resources.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to organize and supervise clinical nursing care delivery

Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Resilient and flexible in a changing environment

Knowledge of various dysrhythmias

Knowledge of medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Strong communication skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Telemetry Center / Office

Moderate to high levels of stress Moderate noise environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Amount of time spent performing the following activities:

0%

35%

65%

to

to

to

35%

65%

100%

N/A

Activity

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending

X

Reaching with arms

X

Finger and hand dexterity

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Seeing

Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:

X

20 lbs. maximum

X

50 lbs. maximum

X

100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Provides accurate cardiac rhythm surveillance through continuous monitoring of pediatric and/or adult telemetry patients. A standard procedure for rhythm observation and documentation is utilized, which contributes to positive patient outcomes for cardiac monitored patients. Participates and provides feedback in ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the department. Provides training and support to new staff. Offers clinical support to non-clinical monitor technicians. Plans and coordinates unit needs for the shift and will address concerns and escalate as needed. Responsibilities include accountability for the quality-of-care delivery, adherence to established policy and procedures, and workplace experience. Partners with the department leadership to achieve goals to improve quality of care.