Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry provides specialized nursing care to patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. This role involves assessing patient conditions, administering treatments, and collaborating with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective care in a telemetry unit.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor patients’ cardiac rhythms and respond promptly to changes.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and document findings accurately.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
- Ensure patient safety and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Strong clinical knowledge of cardiac care and telemetry monitoring.
- Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Compassionate patient-centered approach.
Preferred Qualifications (if any)
- Prior experience in a cardiac telemetry or critical care unit.
- Advanced training in cardiac nursing.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Certifications (if any)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (preferred).