Location
Independence MO
Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Department
Cardiac Telemetry
Top Client in need of RN Cardiac Telemetry Services We are seeking a Registered Nurse to ensure
that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient
care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing
team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal
addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We
want you to apply now!
Cardiac nurses assess acute changes in
patients. They monitor and analyze the heart rhythm of patients,
interpret ECGs, note arrhythmias, and intervene in emergency situations.
They have high-level critical thinking skills, vast clinical knowledge,
and are able to stay calm under pressure.
ABOUT THIS UNIT: 36 Bed Cardiac Specialty Unit Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4 to 5:1 on Day Shift / 5 to 6:1 on Night Shift – 1 Tech per Hall Wide variety of monitored patients, Chest Pain, Stroke, COPD, Post Ops, GI, Accelerated Heart Rhythm, and Drips Step down from PCU and Level II Trauma Center Strong leaders to provide career development, career pathing and elevation to more critical care provided Team is a united front. Provide support, guidance and education for each other. Great growth opportunities RESPONSIBILITIES: The registered nurse coordinates and provides therapeutic and administrative services necessary for the care of the patient. Nursing care is provided in accordance
with the hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and supports
the mission the health centre. The registered nurse in this department
provides care for ages 16 and over, young adult patients 18-39 years,
adult patient's age 40-64 years, and geriatric patients age 65 and
older. Patients under the age of 16 will be cared for until stable enough for transfer. The registered nurse on the Unit will, in
addition to basic preparation, acquire advanced knowledge in the
psychosocial, spiritual, pathophysiological, and therapeutic components
specific to the care of the patients requiring step-down care and
cardiac monitoring. Accountable for identification of risks, hazards and mitigation efforts of unsafe practices. REQUIREMENTS Graduation from a school of nursing with either a Diploma, ADN or BSN Must hold a current RN license from the Missouri State Board of
Nursing or Multistate RN license from a participating compact state
required. BLS certification required upon hire ACLS certification within 1 year of hire date