RN Cardiac Telemetry Services

Prominent Career Solutions, LLC; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Cardiac Telemetry Unit. This role involves providing high-quality care to patients with various cardiac conditions, ensuring their safety and comfort. You'll be part of a supportive team that values patient care and professional development. With a focus on critical thinking and calmness under pressure, you'll assess and monitor patients, interpret vital signs, and respond to emergencies. Join this dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on patient lives while advancing your nursing career in a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a nursing school with a Diploma, ADN, or BSN.
• Current RN license from Missouri State Board or compact state.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide therapeutic and administrative services for patient care.
• Monitor and analyze heart rhythms, interpret ECGs, and intervene in emergencies.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Patient Care

ECG Interpretation

Calm Under Pressure

Education

Diploma in Nursing

ADN

BSN

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Location
Independence MO

Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Department
Cardiac Telemetry

Description

Top Client in need of RN Cardiac Telemetry Services

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now!

Cardiac nurses assess acute changes in patients. They monitor and analyze the heart rhythm of patients, interpret ECGs, note arrhythmias, and intervene in emergency situations. They have high-level critical thinking skills, vast clinical knowledge, and are able to stay calm under pressure.

ABOUT THIS UNIT:

• 36 Bed Cardiac Specialty Unit
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4 to 5:1 on Day Shift / 5 to 6:1 on Night Shift – 1 Tech per Hall
• Wide variety of monitored patients, including Chest Pain, Stroke, COPD, Post Ops, GI, Accelerated Heart Rhythm, and Drips
• Step down from PCU and Level II Trauma Center
• Strong leaders to provide career development, career pathing and elevation to more critical care provided
• Team is a united front, providing support, guidance, and education for each other with great growth opportunities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The registered nurse coordinates and provides therapeutic and administrative services necessary for the care of the patient.
• Nursing care is provided in accordance with the hospital and departmental policies and procedures, supporting the mission of the health center.
• The registered nurse in this department provides care for ages 16 and over, including young adult patients 18-39 years, adult patients 40-64 years, and geriatric patients 65 and older.
• Patients under the age of 16 will be cared for until stable enough for transfer.
• The registered nurse on the Unit will, in addition to basic preparation, acquire advanced knowledge in the psychosocial, spiritual, pathophysiological, and therapeutic components specific to the care of patients requiring step-down care and cardiac monitoring.
• Accountable for identification of risks, hazards, and mitigation efforts of unsafe practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from a school of nursing with either a Diploma, ADN, or BSN.
• Must hold a current RN license from the Missouri State Board of Nursing or Multistate RN license from a participating compact state.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• ACLS certification within 1 year of hire date.