Registered Nurse Telemetry

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Bereavement leave and FMLA

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) for its Kansas City location. The Tele RN monitors patients in telemetry units, interpreting vital signs and ensuring timely care. Responsibilities include assessing conditions, administering medications, and providing hands-on support. The position offers a full-time schedule with night shifts and a range of benefits including health insurance, paid time off, and a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.
• BCLS upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' conditions to create individualized care plans.
• Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms using telemetry equipment.
• Communicate with the physician about changes in patient conditions.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Provide hands-on care to patients and wound care.
• Educate patients and their families about conditions and treatments.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions.
• Deliver safe patient care utilizing nursing process.

Skills

Patient assessment

Telemetry monitoring

Medication administration

Effective communication

Education

Current and valid RN license

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Bonus Amount

20,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 12 hour – 7:00pm to 7:00am

Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS

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

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 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.

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

• Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State
• BCLS upon hire and maintain current
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred
• ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current
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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