About this opportunity
Harlingen Medical Center lists this Telemetry RN - Night Shift, Cardiac Monitoring Expert opportunity in harlingen, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
We are seeking a
Overview
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 within 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 gathering real-time data to make informed decisions regarding patient care, ensuring early detection of abnormalities or changes in the patient's condition.
Employment Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Nights
Hours: 12 hour – 7:00pm to 7:00am
Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas
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
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: 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
Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:
Education, Experience, Training
Current and valid state RN License.
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
Ventilator Management experience preferred.
Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification; preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Nights
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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Worksite address
harlingen, TX, 78552, US
Who can apply
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