Telemetry Charge Nurse

Prime Healthcare•Kansas City, KS

9h•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 t elemetry 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. Shift’s Available: Day Shift Employment Type: Part-Time Hours: 7:00am-7:00pm (12-hour shifts) Location: Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 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

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: a ssign nursing staff to patients based on patient acuity, nurse experience, and current workload
Unit Supervision : m onitor overall operations of the telemetry unit during the shift, ensuring workflow efficiency and patient safety
Direct Patient Care: p rovide hands-on care for high-acuity or deteriorating patients when needed, including administering medications and treatments
Telemetry Monitoring : i nterpret cardiac telemetry strips, identifies arrhythmias, and initiates appropriate interventions or escalations
Problem-Solving: a ct as the go-to person for clinical issues, staff concerns, or resource shortages during the shift