Licensed Practical Nurse Telemetry
Company: Research Medical Center
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Description Are you looking for a work environment as a Tele
Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) where diversity and inclusion thrive?
Submit your application with Research Medical Center today and find
out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team. We
are committed to providing our employees with the support they
need. At RMC, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision
packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits
package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of
our unique benefits we offer include:Tuition
Reimbursement/Assistance ProgramsStudent Loan ForgivenessPaid
Personal Leave401k (100% annual match - 3%-9% of pay based on years
of service)Identity Theft Protection discountsAuto, Home, and Life
Insurance optionsAdoption AssistanceEmployee Stock Purchase Program
(ESPP) We are seeking a Tele Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) to
ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality,
efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We
are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are
seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as
meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now! The Licensed
Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) coordinates and
delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a
variety of delegated basic patient care services. In collaboration
with the RN and other members of the care team, the LVN/LPN
provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care in
accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the
department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice
for the relevant state and specialty. About this unit: Cardiac
Telemetry nurses assess acute changes in patients. They monitor and
analyze the heart rhythm of patients, interpret ECGs, note
arrhythmias, and intervene in emergency situations. They have
high-level critical thinking skills, vast clinical knowledge, and
are able to stay calm under pressure. Our Cardiac Telemetry unit is
unique in that our nurses take care of patients recovering from
open heart surgeries, heart catheterization with stent placement,
ablations, pace maker/AICD placement, cardiovascular surgeries and
we are a comprehensive stoke/stemi facility. \tAdvancement in
knowledge of caring for critically ill patients\tTeam-oriented and
fast-paced environment serving a diverse patient
population\tFlexibility in scheduling Responsibilities:The Licensed
Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) coordinates and
delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a
variety of delegated basic patient care services.In collaboration
with the RN and other members of the care team, the LVN/LPN
provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care in
accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the
department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice
for the relevant state and specialty.Collects data and performs
focused nursing assessments of the health status of
patients.Provides direct, evidence-based nursing care of assigned
patients as directed by the physician or RN. Assists with
procedures, monitoring, or other functions as directed.Performs lab
and procedural tests within the LVN/LPN scope of practice, after
demonstrating competency.Inserts and maintains IVs, after meeting
training requirements and demonstrating competency.Administers
prescribed medications to patients in accordance with hospital
policies and practice guidelines. Monitors patient for therapeutic
response. Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the
event of an unintended response to medication.Identifies potential
nursing problems/changes in patient status, informing appropriate
team members.Escalates situations requiring care beyond the scope
or practice of an LVN/LPN.Reinforces education for patient and
family based on the individual needs of the customer.Documents the
administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely
and thorough manner.Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence
to the principles of patient privacy and security of protected
health informationProvides for the smooth processing of patients
into and out of the department.Provides accurate and pertinent
patient information reports to the RN or CNC and to the oncoming
shift to ensure continuity of care.Serves as a resource to
department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and
contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient
care.Provides and ensures patient safety at all times.Facilitates
the management of the day's scheduled cases.Requirements:Current
licensure by the Missouri State Board of Nursing or current and
valid license from a compact state. Successful completion of a
state approved intravenous therapy course, if not taught in nursing
curriculum.No experience required. Prefer one year of direct
patient experience in an acute care setting.Excellent oral/written
communication, interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills
required. BLS certification required at hire and maintained. At
Research Medical Center, above all else, we are committed to the
care and improvement of human life. Located in beautiful Kansas
City, Missouri, RMC embodies the mission and heart of HCA
MidAmerica. We are recognized as a healthcare leader due to our
skilled, compassionate and dedicated doctors and nurses. To ensure
that we exceed our patients' health care needs, we staff over 700
doctors who represent 29 medical specialties in our 590-bed
facility. Several of our renowned programs, including Level I
Trauma, Sarah Cannon Cancer Care, Grossman Burn Center,
Neuroscience Institute and Women's Care Center, feature advanced
technological resources used to diagnose and treat patients.
Whether your healthcare needs are urgent and critical or simply
routine and preventative, our advanced capabilities allow us to be
one of the most comprehensive hospitals in the Kansas City region.
HCA Healthcare has been continually named a World's Most Ethical
Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an
estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care,
uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. Be a part of
an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing
applications. Highly qualified candidates will be promptly
contacted by our hiring managers for interviews. Submit your
application and help us raise the bar in patient care! We are an
equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We
do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status.
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