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Telemetry registered nurse job description

Updated March 14, 2024
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A telemetry registered nurse is a medical professional in charge of collecting and interpreting data collected by medical equipment. Their duties also include studying a patient's medical history, administering medication and treatments, and instructing other employees on patient care.

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Telemetry registered nurse requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in telemetry registered nurse job postings.
Sample telemetry registered nurse requirements
  • Active RN license in the state of practice
  • At least 2 years of experience in telemetry nursing
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Proficient in interpreting EKGs and cardiac rhythms
Sample required telemetry registered nurse soft skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals
  • Flexibility and adaptability to changing patient needs and priorities

Telemetry registered nurse job description example 1

Cleveland Clinic telemetry registered nurse job description

The Medical Telemetry Units at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, G80, H80, and H81 provides care to adult patients, including a large geriatric population, with a wide variety of acute and chronic medical conditions. Our patients often present conditions such as congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, pneumonia, diabetes, sepsis, gastrointestinal bleed, rule out myocardial infarction and angina. Many of our patients have complex multi-system failure issues. On H81, we feature a 4-bed Close Observation unit that is utilized for patients who meet criteria and would benefit from being monitored more closely for a variety of safety reasons. Our dedicated and highly trained nursing caregivers deliver world-class patient care through an intricate nursing care model that is rooted in evidence-based practice and always puts patients first.
Unit Highlights
• Medical telemetry
• G80 34 Beds
H80 34 Beds
H81 36 Beds - includes COU (sitter needed for patient)
• Skill Mix: RN, PCNA/CT
• 12 Hour shifts, every other weekend
• Flexible self-scheduling
• Dedicated unit support by Clinical Nurse & Nursing Professional Development Specialists
• Strong partnership and collaboration with unit based providers
• Active Shared Governance Council
• ANCC Magnet designated hospital
Responsibilities:
Participates in a residency core curriculum based on their individual learning needs. Provides direct nursing care, alongside a coach, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. Establishes and/or revises priorities for patient care activities based on the following: acuity of need, patient preference, and resource availability. Initiates and/or maintains interventions to assure continuity of safe/effective care for patients. Responds to data indicating risk to individual's health and initiates action to correct, reduce, or prevent the risk. Seeks supervision, consultation, assistance when unable to perform safely and independently. Complies with established hospital/department personnel policies. Uses communication strategies in order to achieve desirable outcomes. Documents in patient's medical record according to established guidelines. Other duties as assigned.
Education:
Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing. BSN preferred
Certifications:
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA). If in an ED, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through American Heart Association (AHA) upon hire or within one year of beginning work in the Emergency Department.
Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
New grad or less than one year RN work experience or if experience RN moving from non-inpatient to acute direct care clinical inpatient setting with less than one year current acute direct patient care RN experience.
Physical Requirements:
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours. Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids. Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
Keywords: G80, H80, H81, Internal Medicine
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Telemetry registered nurse job description example 2

Community Health Systems telemetry registered nurse job description

*$30k Sign On Bonus!* *Up to $40k Student Loan Repayment!*

Regional Hospital of Scranton is hiring a Telemetry Nurse for our Heart and Vascular Institute! Come join our team and be a part of a culture that's dedicated to improving lives.

Registered Nurse (RN) Tele
11p-7a
Full Time
40 hrs. Per week (RSWH)

Scranton is a city steeped in rich history, a vibrant arts scene, outdoor adventures, and a wide variety of delicious cuisine. "Every season is Peak Season" with a variety of activities any time of the year. There is always something to do and somewhere to go in Lackawanna County.

Regional Hospital of Scranton is a 186-bed, acute care hospital nationally recognized for quality, especially in the areas of orthopedics, robotic surgery, cardiac care, stroke care, and neurology. Offering all private rooms, Regional is the first hospital in Pennsylvania to earn all four orthopedic certifications by The Joint Commission - hip fracture, and knee, hip, and shoulder replacement as well as advanced certification.

In order to give the best patient care, we must be at our best. Thats why were committed to providing a range of competitive benefits for your health, family, and future:

  • Competitive compensation and sign on bonus of up to $30,000
  • Affordable, comprehensive medical plans with two tiers of services
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $5K per year for nursing programs
  • Loan forgiveness of up to $10K per year for 4 years
  • Paid vacation and personal time
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • 401K plan with Employer match

Experience/ Requirements:

  • Current PA RN License or Practice Permit
  • BLS and ACLS required, must be completed prior to the end of orientation period
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Telemetry registered nurse job description example 3

University of Maryland Medical System telemetry registered nurse job description

What You Will Do:



New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Telemetry

Full-Time - Rotating Shift
Baltimore, Maryland
Come elevate your skills and experience by working with a world class 800-bed,
Magnet designated Academic Medical Center
with a comprehensive and technologically advanced surgical suites.
We are looking for talented New Graduate Registered Nurses to join our nursing team here at University of Maryland Medical Center.

As a Registered Nurse at UMMC, you'll experience:

  • A supportive and collaborative work environment
  • An Achievable Professional Advancement model: Opportunities to progress in function, skills, and pay through our achievable promotion schedule;
  • The opportunity to work in a specialized care environment at an Academic Medical Center with a nursing centered care model and Magnet Designation;
  • A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision and dental coverage including prescription drug coverage, Tax-Free Savings Plans and more!
  • A highly competitive wage scale : Annual merit increases and a base wage scale that is measured against to market standards.
  • Generous tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per year for your graduate degree at University of Maryland School of Nursing.
Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to work!


What You Need to Be Successful:


  • Graduation from an accredited nursing education program approved by the Board of Nursing.
  • BSN preferred.
  • Currently licensed as an RN in the state of Maryland or have proof of passing NCLEX.
  • BLS certification required.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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