Registered Nurse (RN) Telemetry
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Job Location:
Harrisonburg, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary:
The Acute Medical Telemetry RN provides specialized care to patients requiring close cardiac monitoring. This includes detecting changes in patient conditions interpreting cardiac rhythms and administering acute medication.
The Acute Medical Telemetry RN provides specialized care to patients requiring close cardiac monitoring. This includes detecting changes in patient conditions interpreting cardiac rhythms and administering acute medication.
Key Responsibilities:
- Patient Monitoring:Continuously monitor heart rates rhythms and vital signs for patients in the telemetry unit.
- Assessment & Interpretation:Analyze ECG/EKG results and assess patient cardiac function.
- Medication Management:Administer cardiac and acute medications including IV therapy.
- Clinical Care:Perform thorough timely patient assessments including rounding and provide post-surgical care.
- Intervention:Respond immediately to cardiac emergencies including initiating CPR and defibrillation.
- Documentation:Maintain accurate patient information in the electronic health record.
- Collaboration:Work with a multidisciplinary team including physicians technicians and specialists to manage care plans.
- Education:Educate patients and families on diseases treatments and discharge instructions.
Requirements:
- Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or compact state.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred or required within a specific timeframe.
- Previous telemetry step-down or cardiac experience preferred.
- Strong critical thinking and technical skills in EKG interpretation
Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE
Required Experience:
IC
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