Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry 25-34787
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Job Location:
Independence, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Registered Nurse Cardiac Telemetry
Location - Independence MO
Shift Details:
Days and Nights
Rotating weekends
Position Summary
The Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality patient-centered care to adults requiring cardiac monitoring and step-down level care. This role requires strong critical thinking skills the ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and the capacity to respond effectively to acute changes in patient condition.
Unit Overview
36-bed cardiac specialty/telemetry unit
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio:
Days: 45:1
Nights: 56:1
Support Staffing: 1 technician per hall
Patient Population Includes:
Chest pain
Stroke
COPD
Post-operative patients
GI conditions
Accelerated heart rhythms
Patients on cardiac drips
Step-down unit receiving patients from PCU and Level II trauma services
Strong leadership with emphasis on professional development career progression and transition into higher-acuity care
Collaborative team-oriented environment with a strong culture of peer support education and growth
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and deliver therapeutic and administrative nursing care to assigned patients.
Monitor cardiac rhythms interpret ECGs identify arrhythmias and intervene during emergency situations.
Provide nursing care in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Deliver care to patients ages 16 and older including young adults adults and geriatric populations.
Provide care to patients under age 16 until stabilized and transferred as appropriate.
Develop advanced knowledge in psychosocial spiritual pathophysiological and therapeutic aspects of cardiac and step-down care.
Identify risks and hazards and actively participate in mitigation of unsafe practices.
Maintain calm effective decision-making in high-pressure clinical situations.
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of acute care RN experience required.
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (Diploma ADN or BSN).
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (state or compact license).
BLS certification required upon hire.
ACLS certification required within 1 year of hire.
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
