Registered Nurse, RN - Telemetry

St. Francis Medical Center•Lynwood, CA

1d•$62•Onsite

About The Position

St. Francis Medical Center is a leading comprehensive healthcare institution in Los Angeles, providing vital healthcare services to the community. The hospital is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in various specialties and offers education and outreach programs. St. Francis Medical Center holds designations as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Join an award-winning team committed to compassion, quality, and service.

Requirements

Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
Ventilator Management experience preferred.
Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification; preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.
The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in Telemetry Unit.
The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to their assigned patients.
They communicate with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.