Cardiac Telemetry Nurse

CommonSpirit Health•Little Rock, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiac Telemetry Nurse at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary cares for patients who may experience life-threatening cardiac events, patients recovering after procedures, and patients arriving from the Cath Lab PACU. The nurse supports patients’ families as they navigate daily care and longer-term healing and maintenance plans. The role requires adapting to changing patient needs, observing vital signs, identifying and reporting warning signs early, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, EKG technicians, and other cardiovascular professionals. Success relies on enthusiasm for patient care, critical thinking, and strong assessment skills. Continuing education opportunities are available to support the development of clinical nursing skills.

Requirements

Unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Arkansas.
At least 12 months of acute care experience. New graduates and nurses without acute care experience are hired through the residency training program.
Basic Life Support (CPR) certification upon hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients.
Administer medications, change therapeutic dressings, monitor vital signs, and prepare patients for procedural interventions.
Educate patients and families about disease processes and procedural interventions.
Document care in a timely manner.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals including social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, laboratory, respiratory therapy, and imaging teams.
Use nurse-driven protocols to support prudent nursing autonomy.
Evaluate and implement treatment plans for the heart failure patient population.