Cardiac Telemetry Nurse

Where You'll Work

Hello humankindness

Imagine a workplace where your passion for healing meets a commitment to community. At Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, a 198-bed non-profit facility, you'll be an integral part of providing exceptional, compassionate healthcare to the vibrant and growing communities in and around Gilbert, Arizona.


Exciting News! Coming Soon: A State-of-the-Art Women's and Children's Pavilion will further enhance our specialized care for mothers and children.

You belong here if you are:

• Committed to social justice. We believe everyone deserves equitable access to healthcare, regardless of background or circumstance. You'll contribute to a culture that champions fairness, dignity, and respect for all.
• Dedicated to health equity. We actively work to address disparities in healthcare and improve outcomes for underserved populations. Your skills will help us create a healthier community, one patient at a time.
• Prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways. The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, and we embrace forward-thinking approaches to patient care. We value creativity, adaptability, and a willingness to explore new solutions to complex challenges.
• Seek a collaborative and supportive environment. At Mercy Gilbert, you'll work alongside a diverse team of dedicated professionals who share your commitment to excellence. We foster a culture of teamwork, mutual respect, and continuous learning.
• Envision a career with purpose. Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families and the community. Your work here isn't just a job; it's a calling.

Your skills are valued, your compassion celebrated, and your commitment to a healthier future empowered. Join us and make a lasting impact.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Cardiac Telemetry Nurse at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, you will care for Telemetry patients with an emphasis on patients with heart issues. This position will assess patient/family health problems and resources, while developing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive nursing care plans. Your role is vital in promoting optimal health outcomes by balancing patient needs and comfort, demonstrating accountability for ethical behavior, and supporting ethical practices through astute issue resolution.

Every day you will provide comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care, organizing and prioritizing patient activities with precision. You will serve as a patient advocate through holistic care practices, recognizing and adapting swiftly to changes in patient conditions (e.g., lab results, vitals). Utilizing the SBAR format for physician notification and performing bedside nurse-to-nurse reports are critical daily functions. You'll also participate in process and quality improvement activities, delegate tasks appropriately, and involve patients/families in their care plans using therapeutic communication, all while maintaining cultural sensitivity.

To be successful in this role, you will need excellent written and interpersonal communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to recognize your scope of practice by seeking multidisciplinary collaboration and utilizing appropriate resources are essential. This challenging role offers a dynamic environment for professional growth.

• Provides comprehensive, safe, and effective, evidence-based nursing care to achieve desired health outcomes for the patient
• Organizes and prioritizes patient care activities balanced with the needs and comfort of the patient
• Demonstrates accountability for own ethical behavior, and supports ethical practice by addressing and/or escalating issues
• Documents assessments, reassessments and all nursing interventions within established timeframes
• Uses knowledge of cultural differences to provide patient care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values, beliefs, and customs

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!


Job Requirements

Required

• One (1) year RN experience
• ADN, Diploma, or Foreign Equivalent
• Registered Nurse: AZ
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months

Preferred

• BSN
• One (1) year medical/surgical intensive care experience