RN Cardiac Tele Services

Position: RN Cardiac Telemetry Services

Shift Details: Days and Nights (Rotating Weekends)

Position Summary:

Cardiac 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 can stay calm under pressure.

ABOUT THIS UNIT:

· 36 Bed Cardiac Specialty Unit

· Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4 to 5:1 on Day Shift / 5 to 6:1 on Night Shift – 1 Tech per Hall

· Wide variety of monitored patients, Chest Pain, Stroke, COPD, Post Ops, GI, Accelerated Heart Rhythm, and Drips

· Step down from PCU and Level II Trauma Center

· Strong leaders to provide career development, career pathing and elevation to more critical care provided

· Team is a united front. Provide support, guidance and education for each other. Great growth opportunities.

Responsibilities:

· The registered nurse coordinates and provides therapeutic and administrative services necessary for the care of the patient.

· Nursing care is provided in accordance with the hospital and departmental policies and procedures and supports the mission of CenterPoint Medical Center.

· The registered nurse in this department provides care for ages 16 and over, young adult patients 18-39 years, adult patient’s aged 40-64 years, and geriatric patients aged 65 and older.

· Patients under the age of 16 will be cared for until stable enough for transfer.

· The registered nurse on the Unit will, in addition to basic preparation, acquire advanced knowledge in the psychosocial, spiritual, pathophysiological, and therapeutic components specific to the care of the patients requiring step-down care and cardiac monitoring.

· Accountable for identification of risks, hazards and mitigation efforts of unsafe practices.

Qualifications:

· 1 year of Acute Care RN experience.

· Graduation from a school of nursing with either a Diploma, ADN or BSN

· Must hold a current RN license from the Missouri State Board of Nursing or Multistate RN license from a participating compact state required.

· BLS certification required upon hire

· ACLS certification within 1 year of hire date

Compensation

• Pay Rates: Up to $43.00 (based on years of experience)

• Shift Differentials: $3/Nights & $2.00/Weekends

• Sign ON: 12k Sign on * 2-year Commitment

• Relocation: Case By Case

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Continuing Education opportunities and Student Loan Forgiveness

• Unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth

Benefits:

They offer a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage 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 facility 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.

• 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.

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.