Registered Nurse- Telemetry Unit
About The Position
The Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) provides care to patients in telemetry units, including patients requiring cardiac monitoring. The RN monitors and interprets vital signs such as heart rate, heart rhythm, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. Continuous monitoring provides real-time information to support patient-care decisions and early detection of abnormalities or changes in a patient's condition. Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services to the Rio Grande Valley. The hospital reports more than 60 years of providing local healthcare and is recognized for clinical excellence in services including maternity and orthopedic care.
Requirements
- Current and valid state RN license.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
Nice To Haves
- Current ACLS certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained thereafter is preferred.
- Previous acute-care hospital experience preferred.
- Ventilator management experience preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and overall health status, and create individualized care plans.
- Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment for remote heart-rate and rhythm monitoring.
- Communicate with physicians about changes in patients' clinical conditions, cardiac monitoring, diagnostic study results, and symptoms.
- Administer prescribed medications, including intravenous medications, and monitor for adverse reactions.
- Provide hands-on patient care, including wound care, treatments, assistance with activities of daily living, and emotional support.
- Educate patients and families about conditions, medications, treatments, self-care practices, and lifestyle modifications.
- Respond promptly to changes in patients' conditions during the shift and bring concerns to physicians as soon as possible.
- Deliver safe patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of $10,000 available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply and are discussed during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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