Telemetry RN - Cardiac Monitoring, Nights (FT)

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 96.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other time

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life, disability, and other insurance

Many other amazing benefits

Zusammenfassung

Harlingen Medical Center is seeking a Tele RN to monitor and manage patients in the telemetry unit, with a focus on cardiac rhythms and vital signs. The role emphasizes real-time assessment, timely communication with physicians, and delivering safe nursing care during 12-hour night shifts.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, BLS, ACLS, and basic arrhythmia interpretation within 30 days of hire, with BSN preferred. Experience in acute care and ventilator management are valued as well.

Qualifikationen

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Basic Arrhythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.

Aufgaben

• 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, enabling remote monitoring of heart rates and rhythms.
• Communicate with the physician about changes in the patient''s clinical condition, including cardiac monitoring, diagnostic results, and symptomatology.
• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous medications, and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Provide hands-on care, including wound care, treatments, ADLs, and emotional support.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, medications, and treatments, including self-care guidance.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions and address concerns with the physician.
• Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Kenntnisse

Vital signs monitoring

Telemetry interpretation

Patient care

Communication with physicians

Ausbildung

RN license (state)

BSN preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Harlingen Medical Center is seeking a Tele RN to monitor and manage patients in the telemetry unit, with a focus on cardiac rhythms and vital signs. The role emphasizes real-time assessment, timely communication with physicians, and delivering safe nursing care during 12-hour night shifts.

The ideal candidate holds an active RN license, BLS, ACLS, and basic arrhythmia interpretation within 30 days of hire, with BSN preferred. Experience in acute care and ventilator management are valued as well.