Summary :
- Telemetry nurse monitors cardiac patients vital signs to ensure they remain in stable condition and receive the care they need should their symptoms worsen.
- Telemetry nurses are trained medical professionals that operate and read electrocardiograms. Provide care for critically ill patients, monitor and administer medications, along with titrating IV medications.
- Reports to Supervisor of Unit.
- Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
- Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding.
- The administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays.
- Identifies irregular telemetry readings and notifies appropriate medical team members.
- Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology. Provides basic, bedside care.
- Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
- Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation.
- Proficient in performing and interpreting of EKG, able to recognize Lethal Rhythms Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.
- Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.
- Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol.
- Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
- Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with current licensure in good standing.
- Minimum of one year of current Telemetry experience in a hospital setting.
- Evidence of current AHA BLS and AHA ACLS mandatory.
Job Disclaimer:
Cynet Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any candidate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Cynet Health complies with all applicable state and federal laws regarding employment and consideration of unemployment status.
Estimated Weekly Total is based on working the listed number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts; eligibility may vary subject to company policy and applicable law. Please contact a recruiter for full details.
Benefits:
- USRx Care & ScriptSourcing Pharmacy Benefits
- Teladoc® Allied health plan members (and their dependents – even if not covered under your Allied health plan)can access free sick or acute care consults with board-certified physicians 24/7
- (AD&D) Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefits
- Disability - Long-Term and or Short-Term Disability
- Supplemental Benefits - Accident & Critical Illness + Cancer benefits.
- Legal Assitance
- Identity Protection
- Employee Assistance Program
- Assist America Travel Assist
- Genomic Life
- HSA - pre-tax
- Discount program
Referral Program:
Referrals are the highest compliment a recruiter and an agency can receive. We recognize that good referrals are hard to come by which is why we created a unique offering for anyone that chooses to refer someone to us. We provide referral bonuses for up to 3 assignments for the clinician that you send to us.
**To Qualify, Referrals are candidates not in our database, assignments must be 13 weeks in length, and subsequent assignments must be within 30 days of the previous assignment to qualify.
Loyalty Program:
We value hard work and commitment, and our Loyalty program showcases just that. Earn exclusive rewards and perks as you clock hours toward your loyalty milestones. You are rewarded for the number of hours you work, not based on the number of assignments, so the more you work, the more you unlock. We like to offer achievable milestones that can happen BEFORE your assignment ends, not just after. We know you have your choice in selecting an agency, so at Cynet, it pays to be loyal.
**Accumulated hours expire after one year of separation/inactivity from your last assignment and reset to zero.