Telemetry Registered Nurse

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Additional benefits

Job summary

Harlingen Medical Center is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse for the Telemetry unit. The role involves monitoring patients’ cardiac rhythms, administering medications, and coordinating care during night shifts.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license with BLS and ACLS, plus experience in acute care. BSN is preferred; ventilator management experience is a plus. Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care in Harlingen, Texas.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator management experience preferred.
• RN-BC or similar certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' conditions, including vital signs and cardiac rhythms, to create individualized care plans.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment for remote monitoring.
• Communicate with physician about changes in patient condition and diagnostic results.
• Administer medications as prescribed and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Provide hands-on care including wound care and activities of daily living support.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, medications, and self-care in Telemetry Unit.
• Respond quickly to changes and address concerns with the physician.
• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation.

Skills

RN License

BLS

ACLS

Arrhythmia interpretation

Ventilator management

Acute care experience

RN-BC or similar certification

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Employment Type

Full Time

Department

Telemetry

Shifts Available

Nights

Hours

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

Location

Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas

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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