RN Cardiac Telemetry
Job Description Job Description In the role of RN Cardiac Telemetry, your insights and contributions to patient care are highly valued and encouraged at every level. Whether through collaborative interactions with your direct supervisor or more structured avenues such as hospital councils and national nursing initiatives, you will play a key role in shaping decisions that enhance patient outcomes and the nursing profession. Position Overview and Qualifications As a Registered Nurse, your primary responsibility will be to provide exceptional, patient-focused care that aligns with departmental requirements and the standards of practice for your specialty and state. Working closely with healthcare providers and the care team, you will deliver tailored, comprehensive, and compassionate care, adhering to established nursing frameworks such as ‘Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.’ Additionally, you will serve as an advocate for patients, families, and caregivers, embodying the organization’s vision, mission, and values to ensure a superior patient experience and positive clinical results. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate the patient’s condition upon admission and during each scheduled shift, swiftly identifying and reporting any changes in their status. Carry out procedures, monitoring, or other tasks as directed by medical providers, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of care in the patient’s medical records. Administer prescribed medications, observe the patient for therapeutic responses, and take appropriate actions in case of any adverse reactions. Deliver outstanding care by promptly addressing patient requests, anticipating their needs, and resolving issues proactively. Educate patients, families, and caregivers about the patient’s medical condition, treatment plans, medications, potential side effects, and follow-up care, ensuring clarity by simplifying complex medical terminology. Required Qualifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within one year of starting employment. Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be secured within 30 days of employment commencement. Registered Nurse (RN) license. Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Benefits Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, lifestyle, career, and retirement of our team members. The available plans and programs include: Extensive benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services. Wellness support , including complimentary counseling and referral services. Time-off programs for paid leave, family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and other leave options. Savings and retirement options , featuring a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover assistance, and financial wellness counseling. Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan aid, certification support, scholarships for dependents, and a partnership with a nursing college. Additional benefits for fertility and family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts. Note: Eligibility for benefits may differ by location. “Nurses are fundamental to healthcare delivery and serve as its backbone. We are dedicated to providing nurses with the necessary tools and resources to deliver exceptional patient care, advocate for the profession, and support the advancement of nursing’s future.” Our facility is a 285 bed hospital equipped with cutting-edge technology and equipment. We provide some of the most advanced clinical services available to our patients, focusing on compassionate care and excellent customer service. Visitor amenities include sleeper chairs in patient rooms, comfortable waiting areas, and wireless internet access. We are a Level II Trauma Center with 24/7 emergency services and an accredited Chest Pain Center. Our Orthopedic Services encompass Total Joints and Sports Medicine, and we are recognized for our Cancer Program and Breast Center. We also offer Women’s Services, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and a Stroke Center. Our Outpatient Services include a Surgery Center, Advanced Wound Care Center, Pain Center, Sleep Disorder Center, Imaging, and Rehabilitation. We are part of a network of hospitals in the Kansas City area. Our organization has been acknowledged as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute multiple times. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. If you see this opportunity as the next step in your career journey, we encourage you to apply for the RN Cardiac Telemetry position. All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are conducting interviews, so apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
