Telemetry Registered Nurse (Nights)
Company: St. Joseph Medical Center
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: June 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Overview:
We are seeking a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN), sometimes
referred to as a Telemetry RN or Tele RN. -A Tele RN specializing
in attending to patients within our telemetry units, including
those needing cardiac monitoring. The Tele RN will monitor and
interpret our patient's vital signs, such as heart rate, heart
rhythm, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation
level. Continuous monitoring of patients, by the Telemetry RN
enables gathering real-time data to make informed decisions
regarding patient care, ensuring early detection of abnormalities
or changes in the patient's condition.
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Bonus Options: up to $20,000 (Paid out as stipends every 90 days) -
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Employment Type: Full Time
Shifts Available: Nights (17% to 22% differential in pay)
Hours: 7:00pm to 7:00am
Location: St. Joseph Medical Center - Kansas City, MO
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Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime
Healthcare:
Health, dental, and vision insurance options
Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
Employer 401K options
Tuition reimbursement options
Life, disability, and other insurance options
Many other amazing benefits
- Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities
(includes, but not limited to):
Assess patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac
rhythms, Electrocardiogram (EKG), 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 in the Telemetry
Unit
Qualifications: Before we go any further, we do have some
deal-breakers. You must have: -
Current and valid state RN License
Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current
Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
Previous Acute Care hospital experience
Ventilator management experience
Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar
certification
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:
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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:
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