Registered Nurse Telemetry II

Bonus Amount

$20,000

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

 

Department: Telemetry II (Cardiac Care Unit - 2N)

Shift’s Available:  Nights

Employment Type:  FullTime 

Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00pm to 7:00am 

Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS

 

 

The Stepdown Registered Nurse specializes in providing care for patients who are recovering from cardiac procedures, surgeries, or events like heart attacks. The Step-Down RN offer an intermediate level of care between the ICU and the general medical-surgical floor. Step-Down Nurses are responsible for close monitoring, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination.  

Responsibilities

Delivers decisive, high-acuity patient care while closely monitoring patients, and care coordination for optimal patient outcomes. 

 

• Monitor patients' cardiac status, vital signs, and telemetry data to detect any changes or abnormalities, which is crucial for patients recovering from cardiac procedures, heart attacks, or other cardiac conditions 
• Administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous drugs, cardiac medications, and pain management medications 
• Perform assessments of patients' cardiac status, including physical assessments, review medical histories, and evaluate symptoms 
• Provide education to patients and their families about cardiac conditions, treatment plans, medications, lifestyle modifications, and self-care practices 
• React promptly to cardiac emergencies, including arrhythmias, cardiac arrests, or respiratory distress, necessitating immediate implementation of emergency procedures, administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and aiding in defibrillation and other crucial life-saving measures 

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

• Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.
• BLS upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current.

 

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options 
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays 
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options 
• Employer 401K options 
• Tuition reimbursement options  
• Life, disability, and other insurance options 
• Many other amazing benefits 

 

 

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

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