What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telemetry RN position at Prime Healthcare?
Overview
We are seeking a Medical Surgical Telemetry RN , internally referred to as our Med/Tele RN at working in both the Med-Surg and Telemetry departments. A dedicated nurse specializing in attending to patients within Med/Surg units, especially those needing cardiac monitoring. Our RN is instrumental in overseeing the safety, comfort, and overall well-being of individuals needing cardiac surveillance during their hospitalization.
Bonus Options: up to $20,000 (paid out in stipends every 90 days)
Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 12hr Shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
** If you are a licensed Registered Nurse (RN), we're prepared to provide training to suitable candidates for this role. Newly graduated RNs are encouraged to apply. No experience needed, entry-level **
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Assess patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and overall health status, to create individualized care plans
- Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment, which allows for remote monitoring of patients' heart rates and rhythms
- Communicate with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition, including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies, and symptomatology
- Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous medications, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions
- Provide hands-on care to patients, including wound care, administering treatments, assisting with activities of daily living, and providing emotional support
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Current and valid state RN License.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.4. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.5. Ventilator Management experience preferred.6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
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Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
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