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Location

Whittier, CA | United States

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Job description

Job Description

• Continuously monitor and interpret patients' vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation, using telemetry equipment.
• Analyse and interpret data from monitoring devices, recognizing any abnormalities or changes in patients' conditions. Report findings to the healthcare team.
• Maintain effective communication with the healthcare team, including physicians, other nurses, and support staff. Provide updates on patient status and collaborate on care plans.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and responses in the medical records. Keep detailed records of telemetry data and any changes in the patient's condition.
• Respond promptly to alarms and emergency situations, initiating appropriate interventions and notifying the healthcare team as needed.
• Provide education to patients and their families about the use of telemetry equipment, the purpose of monitoring, and what to expect during their stay in the telemetry unit.
• Administer medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and monitoring for potential side effects.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop and implement comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care, safety, and outcomes within the telemetry unit.
• Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to patient care and telemetry monitoring.
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills to assess, prioritize, and manage multiple patients with varying levels of acuity.
• Adapt to changes in patient conditions, unit priorities, and healthcare protocols.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of six months Registered Nurse experience - Preferred
• Strong Med/Surg Background preferred.
• Recent Telemetry experience preferred.
• Post Cardiothoracic Surgery and PCI & post spine care experience preferred.
• Recent experience with non-titrating vasoactive agents preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:

• Current California licensures as a Registered Nurse required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current ACLS certification.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledgeable of the California Nursing Practice Act.
• Able to understand and follow all policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations of the Nursing Service, of the facility
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Benefits

• LabMinds provides professional liability and workers compensation coverage
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Travel Allowance
• Referral Bonuses

Shift: Variable

Salary: Competitive pay rate

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