Cardiac/Telemetry Nurse

Azza HealthCare Agency; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care on cardiothoracic and cardiology units, performing assessments, planning, implementing, and evaluating care within nursing standards.

The role involves telemetry monitoring, collaboration with the care team, and documenting individualized care plans while educating patients and families on post-treatment care and medication use.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication use.
• Participates in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and engages in professional development.
• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural factors.
• Ensures effective communication across the care continuum and maintains safety protocols.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Safety awareness

Education

RN license

Nursing Diploma/Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview

Provides direct patient care on cardiothoracic and cardiology units, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care, educating on illness management, post-treatment care, and medication use.


• Participates in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and engages in professional development.


• Develops, implements, and documents individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team and patients.


• Assesses physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences, values, and cultural factors.


• Ensures effective communication across the care continuum and maintains safety protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

• RN license required; Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred.


• No prior experience required; 2+ years of experience preferred.


• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.


• Ability to work safely and stay alert in a healthcare setting.

Additional Details

The role involves working in a specialized telemetry unit with monitoring capabilities. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and other resources to support well-being.