Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Telemetry Nurse

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in Telemetry to join our dynamic healthcare team. As a Telemetry Nurse, you will play a crucial role in monitoring and caring for patients with cardiac conditions, ensuring their safety, comfort, and overall well-being. If you are a skilled nurse with a passion for cardiac care, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our healthcare family.

Key Responsibilities

1. Patient Monitoring: Continuously monitor patients' vital signs, EKG rhythms, and cardiac activity using Telemetry equipment.
2. Assessment and Documentation: Perform thorough assessments of patients' conditions, document observations, and maintain accurate medical records.
3. Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
4. Collaboration: Collaborate with healthcare team members, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and other nurses, to develop and implement individualized care plans.
5. Patient Education: Provide patients and their families with education on cardiac conditions, medications, and lifestyle modifications to promote optimal recovery and disease management.
6. Emergency Response: Respond promptly to changes in patient condition, initiate appropriate interventions, and alert healthcare providers as necessary.
7. Quality Care: Adhere to evidence-based practice guidelines and participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.
8. Technology Proficiency: Maintain proficiency in operating Telemetry equipment and other medical devices used in cardiac monitoring.
9. Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards, as well as hospital policies and procedures.
10. Ethical Practice: Uphold the highest ethical and professional standards in patient care and interactions with colleagues.

Qualifications

• Current Multi-State Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing and able to work in KY and IN.
• American Heart BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• NIH Stroke Scale Course (Through ASA) required
• Minimum 2 years of recent inpatient short term acute care nursing experience in Telemetry.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Knowledge of relevant healthcare regulations and standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Access to ongoing training and development programs.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives.

Alto Health Care Staffing is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or geographical laws.