Telemetry Renal RN

HCA Healthcare; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

401(k) match

Stock purchase plan

Family-building benefits

Job summary

Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria, LA, is seeking a Telemetry Renal RN for a full-time day shift (7am-7pm) with weekend rotation. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a telemetry/renal unit, collaborating with physicians and the care team.

The role emphasizes assessment, timely documentation, medication administration, and patient education. Requires RN licensure, ACLS/BCLS within 30 days, and GN or Provisional RN status; we offer comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Louisiana or eligibility
• ACLS and BCLS certifications within 30 days of start date
• GN or RN status; BSN preferred
• Ability to work full-time day shift with weekend rotation

Responsibilities

• Assess the patient condition at admission and each shift, report changes promptly
• Administer medications and document care, monitor therapeutic response
• Respond to patient requests promptly and proactively anticipate needs
• Educate patients and families about condition, treatment plan, meds, side effects, and follow-up steps

Education

RN licensure

ACLS certification

BCLS/CPR certification

Graduate/Provisional Nurse (GN) or RN

Job description

Rapides Regional Medical Center

Telemetry Renal RN

Full Time, Day Shift (7am-7pm), Weekends Rotate

Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Rapides Regional Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a Telemetry Renal RN to join our healthcare family.

Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Rapides Regional Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse's path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life - for life - and empowers their passion for patient care.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in line with the requirements of the department and the standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. Collaborating with medical providers and the care team, you will provide personalized, comprehensive, and compassionate care, following established nursing models such as "Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage." You will also act as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization's vision, mission, and values to ensure an outstanding patient experience and positive clinical outcomes.

What you will do in this role:

• Assess the patient's condition during admission and each scheduled shift, promptly identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.

• Perform procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s), and ensure thorough and timely documentation of care administration in the patient's medical record. - Administer prescribed medications, monitor the patient for therapeutic response, and take appropriate action in the event of an unintended response to the medication.

• Provide exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests, proactively anticipating patient needs, and resolving them.

• Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow-up measures, ensuring complete understanding by translating complex medical terminology.

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• (GN) Graduate/Provisional Nurse, or (RN) Registered Nurse

• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or CPR for Healthcare Providers must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• Registered Nurse Diploma, or Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Telemetry Renal RN opening.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.