Overview

At Saint John Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint John Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

In addition to acute care services, Saint John Hospital specializes in 24/7 emergency care, senior behavioral health, skilled nursing, ambulatory care, including outpatient surgical services, imaging services including 3D mammography, Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound, Rehabilitation Services including Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapy and Audiology. Saint John is certified as an Advanced Disease-Specific Care for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Saint John is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2020) and Treatment of Heart Failure (2020) by Healthgrades. The hospital is a part of Prime Healthcare Services and affiliated with Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kan. To learn more, visit www.saintjohnleavenworth.com or call 913-680-6000.

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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Med/Tele RN, internally referred to as our Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse at St John Hospital a member of Prime Healthcare. A dedicated nurse specializing in attending to patients within medical-surgical units, especially those needing cardiac monitoring. Our Telemetry Nurse is instrumental in overseeing the safety, comfort, and overall well-being of individuals needing cardiac surveillance during their hospitalization.

Bonus Options: up to $20,000 (experience may be required)

Shift’s Available:  Days

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 12hr Shifts

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• assess patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, 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
• respond quickly to changes in patient conditions throughout shift and be able to address any concerns to the physician as soon as possible
• maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting patients' conditions, treatments, and responses to interventions
• follow established protocols and policies established by your department, Human Resources or any department in which guidelines must be met
• other duties and responsibilities maybe assigned depending on department need and growth 

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current and valid state RN License
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred
• Ventilator Management experience preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

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