Registered Nurse Telemetry

St. Mary's Medical Center; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance options

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Blue Springs, MO is seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) for full-time night shifts. The Tele RN will be responsible for monitoring cardiac patients' vital signs, interpreting telemetry data, and providing hands-on care. Candidates must possess a valid RN license, and a BSN is preferred, along with BLS and ACLS certifications. The position offers benefits including health insurance, paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' conditions and create individualized care plans.
• Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment.
• Communicate with the physician about changes in the patient's condition.
• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians.
• Educate patients and their families about their conditions and treatments.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Patient assessment

Communication with physicians

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Current RN License

Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation

Current BLS certificate

Current ACLS certificate

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN), sometimes referred to as a Telemetry RN or Tele RN. A Tele RN specializes in attending to patients in our telemetry units, including those needing cardiac monitoring. The Tele RN will monitor and interpret our patient's vital signs, such as heart rate, heart rhythm, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation level. Continuous monitoring of patients by the Telemetry RN enables gathering real-time data to make informed decisions regarding patient care, ensuring early detection of abnormalities or changes in the patient's condition.

Bonus Options: up to $20,000

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Nights

Hours: 12 hour – 7:00pm to 7:00am

Location: St. Mary\'s Medical Center Blue Springs, MO

Benefits

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Educate patients and their families about their conditions, medications, and treatments, as well as provide guidance on self-care practices and lifestyle modifications in the Telemetry Unit
• Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions throughout shift and be able to address any concerns to the physician as soon as possible
• Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification; preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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