Cardiac Telemetry Nurse

CommonSpirit Health • Gilbert, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a 198-bed non-profit facility, is seeking a Cardiac Telemetry Nurse to provide exceptional, compassionate healthcare. The facility is committed to social justice, health equity, and innovative patient care. It offers a collaborative and supportive environment for professional growth and aims to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals, families, and the community. A new State-of-the-Art Women's and Children's Pavilion is coming soon to further enhance specialized care.

Requirements

• One (1) year RN experience
• ADN, Diploma, or foreign equivalent
• Current AZ State RN license in good standing
• American Heart Association BLS
• American Heart Association ACLS within 6 months
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to recognize scope of practice by seeking multidisciplinary collaboration and utilizing appropriate resources

Nice To Haves

• BSN
• One year medical/surgical intensive care experience

Responsibilities

• Care for Telemetry patients with an emphasis on patients with heart issues.
• Assess patient/family health problems and resources.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate comprehensive nursing care plans.
• Promote optimal health outcomes by balancing patient needs and comfort.
• Demonstrate accountability for ethical behavior and support ethical practices through issue resolution.
• Provide comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care.
• Organize and prioritize patient activities with precision.
• Serve as a patient advocate through holistic care practices.
• Recognize and adapt swiftly to changes in patient conditions (e.g., lab results, vitals).
• Utilize the SBAR format for physician notification.
• Perform bedside nurse-to-nurse reports.
• Participate in process and quality improvement activities.
• Delegate tasks appropriately.
• Involve patients/families in their care plans using therapeutic communication.
• Maintain cultural sensitivity.
• Document assessments, reassessments, and all nursing interventions within established timeframes.
• Use knowledge of cultural differences to provide patient care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values, beliefs, and customs.

Benefits

• Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days (debt relief and student loan assistance: up to $18,000 over five years for full-time, up to $9,000 for part-time)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree