RN - Tele

Details

Client Name
CC John Muir / Concord Medical Center
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
Tele
Job ID
30576622
Job Title
RN - Tele
Weekly Pay
$2951.0

Shift Details

Shift
8H Days
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
02/25/2025
End Date
05/24/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
Job Title: Telemetry Registered Nurse (Tele RN)

Job Summary:

A Telemetry Registered Nurse (Tele RN) provides specialized care to patients who require continuous monitoring of vital signs, heart rhythms, and other key physiological functions. Tele RNs assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with acute and chronic conditions, focusing on monitoring, medication administration, and ensuring the safe and effective management of cardiac and other medical conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment, identifying and responding to abnormal readings or changes in condition.
• Administer medications, perform routine assessments, and provide interventions based on telemetry data to ensure patients' safety and well-being.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare providers to develop and adjust care plans tailored to the needs of patients with cardiac or medical conditions.
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and ECGs, recognizing signs of arrhythmias, ischemia, and other cardiac abnormalities.
• Provide patient and family education regarding cardiac conditions, medication management, lifestyle modifications, and prevention strategies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care, ensuring timely responses to changing patient conditions and complications.
• Monitor and assess patients for symptoms of heart failure, hypertension, and other cardiac or medical concerns.
• Administer and monitor telemetry devices, including central telemetry units and mobile monitors, to ensure continuous monitoring of patient cardiac activity.
• Recognize and respond to acute cardiac events such as chest pain, arrhythmias, or other cardiac emergencies, initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
• Document patient care, treatments, and telemetry data accurately and thoroughly, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide discharge planning and education to patients and families regarding medication, lifestyle adjustments, and follow-up care.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.
• Licensure:
  
  • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Certification:
  
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Client Details

Address
2540 East St
City
Concord
State
CA
Zip Code
94520