Telemetry Nurse

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) Telemetry Nurse and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.

***$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS - paid out quarterly - $1875 for 8 quarters - no commitment***

Benefits

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Telemetry Nurse opening and continue to learn!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Telemetry Unit RN performs direct patient care within the scope of the Registered Nurse Practice Act. Utilizes therapeutic communication in daily practice. Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment. Identifies nursing problems as they relate to the individual needs of the patient. Plans individualized and holistic patient care. Identifies cultural differences and incorporates into care. Utilizes translation services when indicated. Participates in performance improvement activities to assure continuous quality improvement. Provides care and coordinates participation that fosters the goals of the hospital's mission statement.  The Telemetry Unit RN demonstrates knowledge in accurately interpreting arrhythmia strips and performing 12-lead EKG. Collects and appropriately interprets subjective and or objective data i.e. V/S, EKG monitoring and lab values. Administer medication including non-titrating medication drips , IV therapy including Central lines, PICC lines and blood products accurately. Cares for Adults (18 – 79 years) and Elderly (80+ years).

The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs
• Carries out physician orders
• Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitor vital signs.
• Serves as primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
• Instruct and educates patients and families
• Assesses and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care
• Orients and mentors new staff members
• Accurately interprets arrhythmia strips
• Performs 12-lead EKG Accurately
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Provides a safe environment for patient, visitor and employees through identifying/correcting/reporting health and safety hazards. 

What qualifications you will need:

• Current nursing licensure in an approved compact state.
• ACLS Certification required. New employees have up to 6 months from hire date to obtain ACLS. Employees transferring from a position that did not require ACLS have up to 6 months from date of transfer to obtain ACLS. New graduate employees have up to 12 months from date of hire or transfer to RNA/RN position to obtain ACLS.
• Current certification as a BLS Healthcare Provider. New employees have up to 90 days from date of hire to obtain BLS for healthcare provider.
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.
• An extended orientation available for the applicant not meeting the job experience requirement
• Basic Computer Skills

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital is a 200+ bed facility serving Southern Kentucky and surrounding areas. Recognized by the Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures®, TriStar Greenview is a national leader in providing quality healthcare. Home of Kentucky's first CardioMEMS HF System, we are also an accredited chest pain center that provides state-of-the-art cardiac care to patients managing heart failure. The facility is also a Certified Primary Stroke Center. 

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Telemetry Nurse opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

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.