Telemetry Charge Nurse

Providence Medical Center • Kansas City, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Telemetry Charge Nurse, sometimes referred to as a Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse or Tele Charge RN. A Tele Charge Registered Nurse oversees nursing operations on our telemetry unit, coordinating staff assignments, managing patient care, and ensuring continuous cardiac monitoring is safely conducted. They serve as both a clinical expert and team leader, handling emergencies, facilitating communication, and supporting both patients and staff.

Requirements

• Current and valid state RN License
• Current BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintained current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintained current.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Staff Coordination: assign nursing staff to patients based on patient acuity, nurse experience, and current workload
• Unit Supervision: monitor overall operations of the telemetry unit during the shift, ensuring workflow efficiency and patient safety
• Direct Patient Care: provide hands-on care for high-acuity or deteriorating patients when needed, including administering medications and treatments
• Telemetry Monitoring: interpret cardiac telemetry strips, identifies arrhythmias, and initiates appropriate interventions or escalations
• Problem-Solving: act as the go-to person for clinical issues, staff concerns, or resource shortages during the shift

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees