Registered Nurse (RN) Telemetry

Lifepoint Health • Hickory, NC

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About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide telemetry and cardiac care. The team works in a 24-bed unit with a 4:1 patient ratio and cares for a diverse patient population, including pre- and post-cardiac catheterization patients. Nurses collaborate with experienced leaders and an interdisciplinary team, with self-scheduling, 12-hour shifts, and an every-other-weekend rotation.

The RN performs patient assessments, identifies patient needs, initiates appropriate interventions, and provides care suited to each patient’s condition and age. The role also includes maintaining timely and appropriate medical-record documentation, completing and revising each patient’s Interdisciplinary Care Plan, and conducting timely, accurate quality-improvement assessments.

The position is full-time on 12-hour day shifts. A $20,000 commitment-incentive bonus is offered. Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health and is a 355-bed hospital serving the Hickory, North Carolina community.

Requirements

• Current state Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within six months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• One year of experience preferred, particularly in telemetry or cardiac care.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform patient assessments and identify patient needs.
• Identify and initiate appropriate nursing interventions.
• Provide care appropriate to the patient’s condition and age.
• Complete timely and appropriate medical-record documentation relating to medical necessity.
• Complete and revise the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient.
• Perform timely and accurate quality-improvement assessments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• $20,000 commitment-incentive bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed