About this role
Overview
We are seeking a Telemetry Nurse (RN) at Providence Medical Center!
Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Per-Diem
Hours: 7:00am-7:00pm (12-hour shifts)
Location: Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Recognizes signs of abuse and reports appropriately to the hospital social worker and/or Adult / Child Protective Services. Familiar with the EMTALA Regulations.
- Responsible for the observation and direction of patient lifts, mobilization, and shall participate as needed in patient handling.
- Attends and maintains mandatory training in safe patient handling, trained in safe lifting techniques, includes but not limited to 1) Appropriate use of lifting devices and equipment, 2) Five areas of body exposure: vertical, lateral, bariatric repositioning and ambulation, 3) Use of lifting devices to handle patients safely.
- Uses professional judgment and clinical assessment in safe patient handling that are consistent with Safe Patient Handling policies.
- Uses two patient identifiers consistently when drawing lab, administering medications and performing procedures. Follows medication reconciliation policy consistently.
- Does not use unacceptable abbreviations in documentation (uses read back on all telephone orders.) Monitors authentication and validation of telephone orders within 24 hours by the physician.
- Ensures consistently that all clinical alarms, i.e. cardiac monitors are set with the appropriate parameters for the patient and are audible at all times.
Qualifications
Education and Work Experience
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Basic Arrythmia Interpretation within 30 days of hire.
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
- Ventilator Management experience preferred.
- Medical-Surgical Nurse-Board Certified (RN-BC) or similar certification; preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Employment Status
Per DiemShift
NightsEqual Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOCKnowYourRightsscreenreader10_20.pdf
Other facts
About Providence Medical Center
Located near I-435 and Parallel Parkway, minutes from Nebraska Furniture Mart and Cabela’s, Providence Medical Center is home to innovative health care, quality physicians and compassionate staff. The medical center provides an extensive array of diagnostic and treatment services including surgery, heart and vascular care, Spine Center, Joint Center and Sleep Disorders Center. Also located on campus are Providence Place, a skilled and rehabilitative care center and the Doctors Building. Providence is affiliated with Saint John Hospital, Leavenworth, Kan. and Prime Healthcare Services.
Job openings can be found at www.primehealthcare.com/careers
What you'll do
- The Telemetry Nurse is responsible for monitoring patients' vital signs and ensuring safe patient handling. They must also report any signs of abuse and maintain compliance with hospital policies.
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