Job Description
Job Description
Texas Nursing Services in Fort Worth, TX is looking for several RN Tele Nurses to join our team. Our ideal candidates are attentive, ambitious, and reliable.
We are seeking experienced progressive care nurses to carefully monitor the condition of patients in our progressive care unit.
In this role, your duties will include evaluating changes in cardiac and other vital signs, as well as initiating life-saving interventions.
You will also be required to perform drug dose titration.
To ensure success, progressive care nurses should possess demonstrable experience in caring for acutely ill patients in step-down departments and the ability to work in a stressful environment.
Accomplished candidates expertly monitor and interpret vital signs and proactively facilitate interventions.
Pay range is $60 / HR.-$70 / HR.
Responsibilities :
- Studying patients' charts, medication regimens, and test results upon admittance to the progressive care unit.
- Tracking routine vital signs, including heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry measurements.
- Interpreting measurements from specialized medical equipment.
- Monitoring and administering prescribed medication, as well as performing titration of drug doses.
- Performing diagnostic assessments on changes in measurements, as well as designated interventions.
- Reporting deteriorating conditions to healthcare specialists and following intervention instructions.
- Updating and maintaining ward charts, patient files, and medical records.
- Explaining treatments and procedures to patients and their families, as well as answering questions.
Requirements / Qualifications :
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) preferred.
- Registered Nurse (RN) required.
- Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a progressive care nurse in a similar field of specialization.
- Proficiency in electronic hospital management systems, such as epic.
- Extensive experience in measuring and interpreting vital signs and other specialized measurements.
- In-depth knowledge of drug dose titration methods and medical interventions.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and collaborate with healthcare specialists.
- Advanced knowledge of best practices in healthcare and medical recordkeeping.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to advise and support patients and their families.
- Covid-19 Vaccinated (required)
- 7am-7pm shifts needed, full-time position