Clinical Nurse II - Telemetry - Sharp Tri-City - FT - 12H Days

• Regular

Overview

At Sharp, being a nurse means transforming the health care experience for your patients, for your colleagues and for yourself. In a collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities and advanced clinical practices, we encourage you to follow your passions wherever they take you.

As a recognized leader in nursing excellence with Magnet® recognitions for high-quality, patient-centered care, we invite you to join us in providing health care the way it should be. We offer a wide variety of nursing positions — from RNs and clinical nurse leads to case managers and clinical nurse specialists.

Success Profile

Wondering what qualities it takes to be a successful nursing professional at Sharp? View some of the traits we’re looking for below.

• Innovative

• Collaborative

• Resourceful

• Advocate

• Person-centered

• Critical Thinker

Job Details

Job ID JR208662

Hours

Shift Start Time

7 AM

Shift End Time

7:30 PM

AWS Hours Requirement

12/36 -

• 12 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information

Weekend

Requirements

Every Other

On-Call Required

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum)

$59.000 - $68.420 - $77.850

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with CNA.

What You Will Do

The Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) at the Clinical Nurse II (CN II) level is a vital part of the telemetry team, responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. This role requires advanced competencies, specialized certifications, and a strong ability to function autonomously while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure patient safety and optimal patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Or

• Associate's Degree in Nursing with five (5) years’ experience as a Registered Nurse in a telemetry or equivalent intermediate care unit in lieu of BSN.

• Experienced Telemetry RN: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a telemetry or equivalent intermediate care setting, required. Or

• Transitional RN Program: Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse in an acute care, or equivalent setting, required.

• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

• ACLS Certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED

Other Qualification Requirements

• Current ONS Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate, required (Progressive Care Unit Only) o Transitional RN Program: Must obtain certificate within 6 months of hire or transfer. Progressive Care Certified Nurse (PCCN) or Certified Critical Care Nurse (CCRN Adult), or equivalent certificate, preferred.

Essential Functions

• The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.

Patient Care

Responsible for monitoring and caring for patients who require continuous cardiac monitoring.

Performing detailed assessments, respond to acute changes in patient’s cardiac rhythms, neurological status and overall condition.

Administer medications, including non-titratable drips, and monitor for therapeutic effects.

Develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with cardiac, neurological and related conditions.

Act as a patient advocate, ensuring dignity and confidentiality.

Demonstrate empathy and compassion for patient experience.

Provide education to patients and families about medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications.

Advocate for evidence-based practices in telemetry care.

Safety and Compliance

Maintain a safe, clean working environment, adhering to infection control and hospital policies.

Comply with regulatory standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, OSHA).

Report safety hazards and participate in quality improvement efforts.

Documentation

Accurately document patient care, interventions and responses in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) according to Patient Standards of Care.

Professional Development and Leadership

Provide preceptorship and mentorship to New Graduate Nurses, New Hires, and students, supporting their professional development.

Engage in continuing education and unit-based initiatives.

Serve as a resource for best practices within the Telemetry unit.

Act as Relief Charge Nurse as needed.

Emergency Preparedness

Respond promptly to cardiac emergencies (e.g., arrhythmias, chest pain) with advanced clinical skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) interpretation, and arrhythmia recognition and management.

• Provide post-procedure care (post-cardiac catheterization, pacemaker insertion, 24-hour post CABG, and Watchmen procedures).

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment requiring quick decision making and strong teamwork.

• Proficient in working with centralized cardiac monitoring systems.

• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to respond to acute changes in patient conditions.

• Strong patient care and communication skills with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Our Mission and Values

At Sharp, our mission is to improve the health of those we serve with a commitment to excellence in all that we do. We aim to offer quality care and services that set community standards, exceed patients’ expectations and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective and accessible manner.

We have a vision to transform the health care experience through a culture of caring, quality, safety, service, innovation and excellence. Our goal is to be the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care.

Our team members are the driving force behind our mission and vision. At Sharp, we’re focused on providing an environment that will meet the needs of both our patients and our employees. Our team members are encouraged to connect with their passions and recommit to the purpose of their work each day.

Benefits

Medical, vision dental and more

Our flexible benefits include a choice of two HMO medical plans (both of which include vision), two PPO dental choices, flexible spending accounts, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance and life insurance.

Generous vacation holiday and sick leave

We offer one of the most generous plans among health care systems in San Diego, and new Sharp employees start with 25 days of paid time off in just the first year.

Wellness programs

We focus on your overall well-being by giving you tools to improve both yourself and your life — mentally, physically, spiritually, emotionally and environmentally. Our focus is on balanced health and wellness to help you reach your health goals and enjoy life along the way.

Employee assistance program

At Sharp, we understand that personal problems occasionally arise and you may need to seek outside professional advice. We’re here to help. Our employee assistance program helps employees develop and maintain a lifestyle that supports good health and productivity.

Retirement plans

We’re proud to offer two retirement plans to match your needs. The Sharp$aver 401(a) plan matches your after-tax contributions and the 403(b) plan offers a long-term savings plan for pre-tax and Roth contributions with available loan and withdrawal provisions.

Educational opportunities and tuition reimbursement

We support and encourage the growth and development of our employees through educational courses for credit in institutions of higher learning, continuing education programs (conferences, workshops, seminars) and specialty certification examinations.

Discount programs, perks and other benefits

Our employees are eligible to participate in several group voluntary benefit plans — including group legal, college savings, critical illness insurance, group auto and home insurance and pet insurance.