What are the responsibilities and job description for the Charge Nurse Telemetry position at Prime Healthcare?
Overview
We are seeking a Telemetry Charge Nurse, sometimes referred to as a Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse or Tele Charge RN. A Tele Charge Registered Nurse oversees nursing operations on our telemetry unit, coordinating staff assignments, managing patient care, and ensuring continuous cardiac monitoring is safely conducted. They serve as both a clinical expert and team leader, handling emergencies, facilitating communication, and supporting both patients and staff.
Bonus Options: Up to a $20,000 (Paid out as stipends every 90 days)
Shift’s Available: Nights
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7:00am – 7:00pm (12hr shifts)
Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
- Staff Coordination: assign nursing staff to patients based on patient acuity, nurse experience, and current workload
- Unit Supervision : monitor overall operations of the telemetry unit during the shift, ensuring workflow efficiency and patient safety
- Direct Patient Care: provide hands-on care for high-acuity or deteriorating patients when needed, including administering medications and treatments
- Telemetry Monitoring : interpret cardiac telemetry strips, identifies arrhythmias, and initiates appropriate interventions or escalations
- Problem-Solving: act as the go-to person for clinical issues, staff concerns, or resource shortages during the shift
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current and valid state RN License2. Current BCLS (AHA) upon hire and maintained current.3. Current ACLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintained current.4. Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred. #LI-CG1Employment Status
Full TimeShift
NightsEqual Employment Opportunity
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