Registered Nurse-Telemetry

Overview

As a Registered Nurse specializing in Telemetry, you will play a vital role in monitoring and caring for patients with cardiac conditions within a hospital's telemetry unit. Your expertise in telemetry monitoring and patient care will directly impact the well-being and recovery of patients, making this role crucial to the delivery of high-quality healthcare.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform continuous telemetry monitoring to observe cardiac rhythms and detect any abnormalities.
• Assess and document patients' conditions and responses to treatments accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Administer medications, monitor IV lines, and manage other medical treatments as necessary.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families about their conditions and treatments.
• Respond efficiently to medical emergencies and provide appropriate interventions.
• Ensure compliance with established protocols and procedures for telemetry monitoring and patient care.
• Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) systems for accurate and timely documentation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and contribute to discussions regarding patient progress and care plans.
• Adhere to standards of nursing practice and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in the state of practice.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, with significant experience in telemetry or critical care.
• Strong understanding of cardiac rhythms and experience in interpreting telemetry data.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Proficient use of electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think critically and make decisions in fast-paced and high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Adherence to ethical and professional standards of nursing practice.
  
  

Skills: teamwork,interpersonal skills,electronic medical record (emr) systems,decision making,cardiac rhythms,collaboration,nursing practice,communication,telemetry monitoring,patient care,critical thinking,telemetry