What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telemetry Nurse (Per Diem Nights) position at Saint John Hospital, Inc.?
Telemetry Nurse (Per Diem Nights)
Facility
St. John's Hospital
Location
US-KS-Leavenworth
2024-187819
Category
Position Type
Per Diem
Shift
Variable
Job Type
Non-Exempt
Overview
At Saint John Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint John Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!
In addition to acute care services, Saint John Hospital specializes in 24 / 7 emergency care, senior behavioral health, skilled nursing, ambulatory care, including outpatient surgical services, imaging services including 3D mammography, Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound, Rehabilitation Services including Physical, Occupational and Speech / Language Therapy and Audiology. Saint John is certified as an Advanced Disease-Specific Care for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association. Saint John is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2020) and Treatment of Heart Failure (2020) by Healthgrades. The hospital is a part of Prime Healthcare Services and affiliated with Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. To learn more, visit www.saintjohnleavenworth.com or call 913-680-6000.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights :
Responsibilities
We are seeking a Telemetry Nurse (PRN), internally referred to as our Med / Tele RN (PRN) at St John Hospital a member of Prime Healthcare. A dedicated nurse specializing in attending to patients within Med / Surg units, especially those needing cardiac monitoring. Our RN is instrumental in overseeing the safety, comfort, and overall well-being of individuals needing cardiac surveillance during their hospitalization. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN.
Shift's Available : Days / Nights
Employment Type : Per Diem
Hours : Varied
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to) :
assess patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and overall health status, to create individualized care plans
- monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment, which allows for remote monitoring of patients' heart rates and rhythms
- communicate with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition, including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies, and symptomatology
- administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous medications, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions
- provide hands-on care to patients, including wound care, administering treatments, assisting with activities of daily living, and providing emotional support
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
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