Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System
Union, SC, USA
Summary Unit Information
Union Medical Center has an Acute Care Inpatient Medical Telemetry Unit that has 15 beds, with an average daily census of 8 patients. This unit is small and family oriented, allowing compassionate patient care. The primary populations served are adult patients needing medical care related to cardiac abnormalities, chest pain, CHF, stroke, COPD, diabetes, electrolyte abnormalities and other chronic medical conditions. Inpatient hospice care and wound care are also offered on this floor. Med/Telemetry associates also have the opportunity to cross train to work in the Emergency Department.
Position Summary
Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse demonstrates thorough knowledge of therapeutic patient care, patient advocacy, clinical pathways/care maps, team dynamics, hospital systems, and serves as a resource for the registered nurse and support staff. Collaborates with...