RN Telemetry

As a professional practitioner, the RN - Telemetry assumes the responsibility and accountability for delivery of patient care of telemetry patients. The RN Telemetry demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner, with supervision. The RN - Telemetry exhibits critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care, and consistently performs according to nursing standards while remaining accountable for providing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.

1. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care on telemetry unit
2. Performs focused interview to identify specific patient needs
3. Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition
4. Monitors EKG output and keeps doctors informed of any changes
5. Records vital signs, including oxygen levels, blood pressure, breathing patterns, etc.
6. Monitors patient progress and updates patient medical records as needed
7. Responds to patients experiencing cardiac pain
8. Performs various diagnostic tests
9. Manages and administers medication
10. Monitors and uses the electrocardiogram, EKG, or ECG
11. Educates patients on cardiac health and communicates with patient's family when applicable
12. Administers tests, analyzes lab results, and reports them to the physician
13. Documents the patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions
14. Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements
15. Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard
16. Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment
17. Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, effective/ineffective nursing interventions
18. Documents patient's response to nursing and other interventions
19. Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including established priorities
20. Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment

• Current Registered Nurse license for the state in which the nurse practices
• One year experience in Telemetry Preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.