RN Telemetry

CommonSpirit Health•Long Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As our Telemetry Nurse at St Mary Medical Center, you’ll put your nursing skills and knowledge to the test as you closely monitor your patients’ vitals like blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rhythms, and respiration. You’ll also put patients and their loved ones at ease by explaining test results in a way they can understand and make significant healthcare decisions. Each day you’ll serve as a key member of our nursing team by working with our doctors and other clinical specialists to closely observe patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. You’ll build trust in these interactions by learning new concepts and applying what you know in real-time to provide solutions for real people. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to provide great care, learn new things, and ability to communicate effectively with peers, patients, and patients' loved ones.

Requirements

Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Current basic life support (BLS) certification
Current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).
Minimum of one year Acute Care RN experience.
Successful completion of a medication examination and satisfactory completion of department/unit specific orientation.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Telemetry class preferred
Completion of EKG interpretation class preferred

Responsibilities

Track routine heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse ox levels
Quickly report and address any changes in condition
Patiently and thoroughly explain tests results and procedures to patients and family members
Educate patients on post-hospital care, including prescribed medicine, care maintenance, and prevention