Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 96 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other time

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance

Many other amazing benefits

Resumo da oferta

Harlingen Medical Center is seeking a Tele RN to monitor and manage patients in the telemetry unit, with a focus on cardiac rhythms and vital signs. The role emphasizes real-time assessment, timely communication with physicians, and delivering safe nursing care during 12-hour night shifts.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, BLS, ACLS, and basic arrhythmia interpretation within 30 days of hire, with BSN preferred. Experience in acute care and ventilator management are valued as well.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• 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, enabling remote monitoring of heart rates and rhythms.
• Communicate with the physician about changes in the patient''s clinical condition, including cardiac monitoring, diagnostic results, and symptomatology.
• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous medications, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Provide hands-on care, including wound care, treatments, ADLs, and emotional support.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, medications, and treatments, including self-care guidance.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions and address concerns with the physician.
• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Conhecimentos

Vital signs monitoring

Telemetry interpretation

Patient care

Communication with physicians

Formação académica

RN license (state)

BSN preferred

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

A Tele RN specializing in attending to patients within 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.

Employment Type

Full Time

Shifts Available

Nights

Department

Telemetry

Hours

12 hour shifts – 7:00pm to 7:00am

Location

Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

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 Arrythmia 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.

Pay Transparency

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

• 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

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

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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