Registered Nurse Telemetry II

Providence Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA

Employer 401K

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Many other benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services is seeking a Stepdown Registered Nurse for Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. You will work nights on 12-hour shifts, 7:00pm to 7:00am, in the Telemetry II/Cardiac Care Unit, providing intermediate care between ICU and the general floor.

The role emphasizes close monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination. Responsibilities include monitoring cardiac status, administering medications (including IV and cardiac drugs), and

Qualifications

• Current and valid RN license issued by the State.
• BLS certification at hire.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients' cardiac status, telemetry, and vital signs.
• Administer prescribed medications, including IV and cardiac meds.
• Perform cardiac assessments and review histories.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, plans, and self-care.
• Respond to emergencies with appropriate life-support measures.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Cardiac care

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

RN license (state)

BLS certification

ACLS within 30 days

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

Department: Telemetry II (Cardiac Care Unit - 2N)

Shift's Available: Nights

Employment Type: FullTime

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

Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS

The Stepdown Registered Nurse specializes in providing care for patients who are recovering from cardiac procedures, surgeries, or events like heart attacks.The Step-Down RN offer an intermediate level of care between the ICU and the general medical-surgical floor.Step-Down Nurses are responsible for close monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination.

Responsibilities

Delivers decisive, high-acuity patient care while closely monitoring patients, and care coordination for optimal patient outcomes.

• Monitor patients' cardiac status, vital signs, and telemetry data to detect any changes or abnormalities, which is crucial for patients recovering from cardiac procedures, heart attacks, or other cardiac conditions
• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous drugs, cardiac medications, and pain management medications
• Perform assessments of patients' cardiac status, including physical assessments, review medical histories, and evaluate symptoms
• Provide education to patients and their families about cardiac conditions, treatment plans, medications, lifestyle modifications, and self-care practices
• React promptly to cardiac emergencies, including arrhythmias, cardiac arrests, or respiratory distress, necessitating immediate implementation of emergency procedures, administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and aiding in defibrillation and other crucial life-saving measures

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

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

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

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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