Telemetry Nurse

OverviewAt 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, Kansas. To learn more, visitwww.saintjohnleavenworth.comor 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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader1020.pdf ResponsibilitiesWe are seeking aTelemetry Nurse,internally referred to as our Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse at St John Hospital a member of Prime Healthcare. A dedicated nurse specializing in attending to patients within medical-surgical units, especially those needing cardiac monitoring. Our Telemetry Nurse is instrumental in overseeing the safety, comfort, and overall well-being of individuals needing cardiac surveillance during their hospitalization. Bonus Options:up to $20,000(paid out as stipends every 90 days) Shift’s Available: Days Employment Type:Full Time Hours:12hr Shifts If you're seeking a small-town hospital with exceptional leadership that genuinely cares about every employee, you've found the right place. If you want to work with colleagues who support and uplift each other daily, and where everyone knows your name, this is the job for you. At St. John Hospital, we recognize that nurses are the backbone of our healthcare team, and this appreciation is felt every day and those seeking a place like this are encouraged to apply! 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

educate patients and their families about their conditions, medications, and treatments, as well as provide guidance on self-care practices and lifestyle modifications

respond quickly to changes in patient conditions throughout shift and be able to address any concerns to the physician as soon as possible

maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting patients' conditions, treatments, and responses to interventions

If you are a licensed Registered Nurse (RN), we're prepared to provide training to suitable candidates for this role. Newly graduated RNs are encouraged to apply. No experience needed, entry-level

QualificationsEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

current and valid state RN License

current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current

current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred

previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred

ventilator management experience preferred

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

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FacilitySt. John's HospitalLocationUS-KS-LeavenworthID2024-167431CategoryRNPosition TypeFull TimeShiftDaysJob TypeNon-Exempt