Registered Nurse Telemetry

Overview

Employment Type : Full Time
Hours: 12 hour – 7:00pm to 7:00am
Location : Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS

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

Qualifications

• Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State
• BCLS upon hire and maintain current
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred
• ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current