Telemetry RN - Acute Care Cardiac Monitoring, Day Shift

Prime Healthcare Services; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide safe patient care in the Telemetry Unit, following the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

The RN will deliver direct patient care, guide patient and family teaching, and supervise other nursing staff, while maintaining standards of care and communicating with physicians about changes in condition and test results. This role requires quick, accurate response to changes in patient status.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license is required.
• BLS certification required upon hire and maintained.
• Basic arrhythmia interpretation within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Previous acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator management experience preferred.
• RN-BC or similar certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice in the Telemetry Unit.
• Direct and guide patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel.
• Communicate with the physician about changes in patient condition including cardiac monitoring and test results.
• Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and treatment response.

Education

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

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide safe patient care in the Telemetry Unit, following the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

The RN will deliver direct patient care, guide patient and family teaching, and supervise other nursing staff, while maintaining standards of care and communicating with physicians about changes in condition and test results. This role requires quick, accurate response to changes in patient status.