Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate Registered Nurse (Cardiac Telemetry) to join our dedicated healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide expert nursing care to patients with cardiac conditions, utilizing advanced telemetry monitoring systems to ensure continuous assessment and prompt intervention. Your energetic approach and critical thinking skills will help deliver exceptional patient outcomes in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in cardiac care, utilizing cutting-edge EMR/EHR systems and adhering to the highest standards of patient safety and comfort.
Duties
- Monitor and interpret cardiac telemetry data, promptly identifying arrhythmias or other critical changes in patient status.
- Administer medications, including IV infusions and botulinum toxin treatments, following precise protocols and safety guidelines.
- Conduct comprehensive physical examinations and assessments, documenting findings accurately within electronic health records (EHR) systems such as Cerner or Epic.
- Collaborate with physicians and specialists in cardiology, emergency medicine, and critical care to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assist with invasive procedures such as cardiac catheterization, suturing, or tube feeding when necessary, maintaining aseptic technique throughout.
- Provide patient education on cardiac health, medication management, lifestyle modifications, and post-discharge care plans.
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and maintain meticulous medical documentation for legal and quality assurance purposes.
Experience
- Proven experience working with telemetry units in hospital medicine or critical care settings, preferably within a Level I or Level II trauma center.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using EMR/EHR systems such as Cerner or Epic for documentation and order entry.
- Experience administering complex medications including botulinum toxin treatments and managing acute pain or infectious disease cases.
- Skilled in performing physical assessments, venipuncture (phlebotomy), IV insertion, catheter care, and sterile processing techniques.
- Background working with diverse patient populations including geriatrics, pediatrics, neonatal resuscitation procedures, and individuals with disabilities or developmental challenges.
- Familiarity with diagnostic evaluation tools like ICD coding (ICD-9/10), laboratory testing procedures, and medical imaging interpretation.
- Knowledge of trauma medicine protocols, ICU procedures, emergency response procedures, and hospice & palliative medicine practices is highly desirable.
Join us to make a difference through energetic engagement in patient care while leveraging your extensive nursing expertise! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment that values your skills in acute care, telemetry monitoring, advanced diagnostics, and compassionate patient interactions—all within a vibrant healthcare setting dedicated to excellence.
Pay: $56.00 - $60.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
