Registered Nurse Cardiac Telemetry
About The Position
The Progressive Care Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care. In collaboration with medical providers, the RN provides pre-operative and post-operative nursing care and advocates for patients to support an exceptional patient experience. The role includes caring for cardiac and medical-surgical patients and contributing to a collaborative nursing environment that values staff input and development. The Cardiac Unit emphasizes teamwork, recognition, a positive culture, career growth, excellent patient ratios of 1:4–5, flexible scheduling, and leadership development. The position is with Methodist Hospital, a hospital with more than 900 beds and a broad range of specialties.
Requirements
- At least six months of clinical experience as a licensed Registered Nurse.
- Current Registered Nurse license in Texas or a Multi-State Compact License. Employees with a compact RN license must obtain a Texas RN license within 60 days of hire.
- Registered Nurse Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelor's Degree.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients during admission and each shift, identifying and reporting changes in patient status.
- Perform procedures and other functions as ordered by the medical provider.
- Document care administration in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient responses.
- Maintain knowledge of medications, procedures, and equipment used in the care of cardiac and medical-surgical patients.
- Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care in collaboration with medical providers.
- Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
- Advocate for patients to support a positive patient experience.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off and paid family leave.
- Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
- Flexible schedule.
- Leadership development and career growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
