Cardiac Telemetry RN | Charge Nurse

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Health is seeking a Registered Nurse - Telemetry to monitor patient rhythms, administer cardiac medications, and perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments within a high-acuity unit in Mobile. You will educate patients and families, develop individualized care plans, and serve as charge nurse when needed.

CPR per AHA standards, adherence to policies, and ongoing professional development are essential as you collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver exceptional

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• RN - Registered Nurse state licensure required (Alabama upon hire).
• BCLS - Basic Life Support obtained within 30 days.
• NIH - NIH Stroke Scale Certification obtained within 30 days.
• ACLS Obtained through American Red Cross/AHA Preferred.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry rhythms and recognize abnormalities such as atrial fibrillation, SVT, ventricular tachycardia, bradycardia, heart blocks, and other dysrhythmias.
• Administers cardiac medications safely including antihypertensives, antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, diuretics, electrolyte replacements and controlled substances by all routes, while monitoring for adverse effects.
• Ensure telemetry orders are current, electrodes are appropriately placed and significant rhythm changes are communicated promptly to provider.
• Perform comprehensive head-to-toe and focused cardiovascular assessments.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans based on patient diagnoses, acuity, and response to treatment.
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, disease processes, diet, activity, telemetry monitoring, and signs and symptoms that require immediate attention.
• Practices family centered nursing according to policies and Nurse Practice Act.
• Serves as charge nurse when assigned.
• Supervises, plans, evaluates, and coordinates patient care provided by other licensed and non-licensed staff.
• Demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards.
• Adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality.

Skills

RN licensure

BCLS certification

NIH stroke scale

ACLS preferred

Education

RN state licensure (Alabama)

Job description

USA Health is seeking a Registered Nurse - Telemetry to monitor patient rhythms, administer cardiac medications, and perform comprehensive cardiovascular assessments within a high-acuity unit in Mobile. You will educate patients and families, develop individualized care plans, and serve as charge nurse when needed.

CPR per AHA standards, adherence to policies, and ongoing professional development are essential as you collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to deliver exceptional