Cardiac Telemetry RN - Day Shift PT

The University of Kansas Health System; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System in Olathe is seeking a Registered Nurse for Cardiac Telemetry (PT, days). This role emphasizes safe, holistic patient care using the nursing process and strong collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The position requires Kansas RN licensure, BLS/CPR, and unit-specific certifications. You will triage, educate patients and families, and support care coordination in a fast-paced telemetry unit.

Qualifications

• Must have strong nursing assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Triage patient care efficiently and communicate with the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate leadership and coordination across care providers.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital policies related to medication safety and administration.
• Answers patient and family calls, triages needs and provides timely care.
• Anticipates and intervenes to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Maintains regular work schedule for reliability.
• Role models therapeutic communication honoring psychosocial and cultural needs.
• Coordinates health care services with hospital, vendors, and physicians.
• Delegates tasks appropriately and supports team members.
• Demonstrates critical thinking using the nursing process.
• Develops and evaluates care plans adapting to patient changes.
• Identifies areas for professional growth.
• Performs comprehensive assessments for optimal patient care.
• Maintains a safe environment and triages care needs.
• Delivers direct nursing care including chemotherapy and oncology-related treatments as prescribed.
• Educates patients and families using available resources.
• Pursues additional learning opportunities within the unit/department.

Skills

Nursing Assessment

Patient Triage

Clinical Leadership

Care Coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System in Olathe is seeking a Registered Nurse for Cardiac Telemetry (PT, days). This role emphasizes safe, holistic patient care using the nursing process and strong collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

The position requires Kansas RN licensure, BLS/CPR, and unit-specific certifications. You will triage, educate patients and families, and support care coordination in a fast-paced telemetry unit.