Telemetry LPN

Prime Healthcare; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Telemetry LPN at St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO. This role involves monitoring patients' heart activity and providing basic nursing care. The Telemetry LPN will assist in ensuring patient comfort and safety while working under the supervision of RNs.

Qualified candidates must hold a current state license and BLS certification. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, 401K options, and more. Explore our full benefits on the Prime Healthcare website.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state license is mandatory.
• Must possess a current BLS certificate upon hire.
• IV certification is required upon hire and must be state specific.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients using telemetry equipment.
• Notify staff about significant changes in patients' conditions.
• Measure and record vital signs accurately.
• Help telemetry patients with daily living activities.
• Explain telemetry procedures to patients and families.
• Work under supervision of RNs and report patient issues.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Patient care

Communication

Education

Current and valid state license

Current BLS certificate

IV certification

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Per Dien/ PRN

Shifts Available: Variable

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

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

We are seeking aTelemetry LPN, sometimes referred to as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will assist with patients that require continuous monitoring of their heart activity and vital signs. The Tele LPN will provide basic nursing care while supporting the specialized needs of telemetry patients. Working alongside RNs, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide patient care our hospital's Telemetry unit, LPNs focus on assisting with patient care and ensuring comfort and safety.

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/

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Monitor patients using telemetry equipment that tracks heart rhythms and other vital signs, you will assist in identifying irregularities or signs of distress
• Notify the proper staff about significant changes in a patient’s telemetry readings or condition
• Measure and record blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including telemetry data and observations
• Help our telemetry patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and eating
• Explain procedures and telemetry monitoring to patients and their families to alleviate concerns
• Work under the supervision of RNs and report directly to them regarding patient care issues

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid state license
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
• IV certification upon hire (state specific)

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

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