Location
Independence MO

Job Type
Full-Time Regular

Department
Cardiac Telemetry

Description

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