Registered Nurse Telemetry

Overview

Employment Type: Part Time

Shifts Available: Days

Hours: 12 hour – 7:00am to 7:00pm

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO

We are seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN), sometimes referred to as a Telemetry RN or Tele RN. A Tele RN specializing in attending to patients with in our telemetry units, including those needing cardiac monitoring. The Tele RN will monitor and interpret our patient's vital signs, such as heart rate, heart rhythm, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation level. Continuous monitoring of patients , by the Telemetry RN enables gather ing real-time data to make informed decisions regarding patient care, ensuring early detection of abnormalities or changes in the patient's condition.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Assess patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and overall health status, to create individualized care plans

• Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment, which allows for remote monitoring of patients' heart rates and rhythms

• Communicate with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition, including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies, and symptomatology

• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous medications, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions

• Provide hands-on care to patients, including wound care, administering treatments, assisting with activities of daily living, and providing emotional support

• Educate patients and their families about their conditions, medications, and treatments, as well as provide guidance on self-care practices and lifestyle modifications in the Telemetry Unit

• Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions throughout shift and be able to address any concerns to the physician as soon as possible

• Responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state RN License. 2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred. 4. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred. 5. Ventilator Management experience preferred. 6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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Employment Status

Part Time >59

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:

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FacilitySt. Joseph Medical Center

LocationUS-MO-Kansas City

ID2026-274055

CategoryRN

Position TypePart Time > 59

ShiftDays

Job TypeNon-Exempt