LVN Telemetry

Prime Healthcare Services; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services is seeking a Telemetry LPN to join Dallas Medical Center– Farmers Branch, TX. This full-time night-shift position supports the Telemetry department by providing hands-on nursing care under RN supervision.

The role requires LVN license, BLS, and IV certification, with responsibilities including patient monitoring, ADLs assistance, and patient education for post-discharge care. Night shifts available.

Qualifications

• Nurse must be licensed as LVN in the state.
• BLS certification upon hire and maintained.
• IV certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
• Help patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Assist with turning, positioning, and ambulating patients to prevent bedsores and promote recovery.
• Observe patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications and report findings to an RN or physician.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition (e.g., pain levels, skin color, or behavior).
• Recognize early warning signs of complications and report them to an RN or physician.
• Prepare patients for tests or procedures by ensuring they understand the process and are physically ready.
• Teach patients and families about basic post-discharge care, such as wound care, medication schedules, and managing chronic conditions.
• Work under the supervision of RNs and report directly to them regarding patient care issues.

Skills

Patient care

Telemetry monitoring

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

BLS certification

IV certification

Job description

Overview

Department: Telemetry

Employment Type:Full Time

Shifts Available:Nights

Hours:12-hour shifts – 7:00pm to 7:00am

Location:Dallas Medical Center– Farmers Branch, TX

We are seeking aTelemetry LPN,sometimes referred to as aLicensed Vocational Nurse(LVN)or Licensed Practical Nurse.TheLicensed Practical Nurse(LPN)plays an importantroleour hospital by providing hands-on care to patients in the Telemetry department.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Measure and record blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation
• Help patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Assistwith turning, positioning, and ambulating patients to prevent bedsores and promote recovery
• Observe patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications and report findings to an RN or physician
• Monitor patients for changes in condition (e.g., pain levels, skin color, or behavior)
• Recognize early warning signs of complications and report them to an RN or physician
• Prepare patients for tests or procedures by ensuring they understand the process and are physically ready
• Teach patients and families about basic post-discharge care, such as wound care, medication schedules, and managing chronic conditions
• Work under the supervision of RNs and report directly to themregardingpatient care issues

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sicktimeand holidays
• Bereavementleave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• IV certification upon hire.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf