As a professional practitioner, the RN - Telemetry assumes the responsibility and accountability for delivery of patient care of telemetry patients. The RN – Telemetry demonstrates the ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner, with supervision. The RN - Telemetry exhibits critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care, and consistently performs according to nursing standards while remaining accountable for providing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care on telemetry unit

　　Performs focused interview to identify specific patient needs

　　Assesses signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition

　　Monitors EKG output and keeps doctors informed of any changes

　　Records vital signs, including oxygen levels, blood pressure, breathing patterns, etc.

　　Monitors patient progress and updates patient medical records as needed

　　Responds to patients experiencing cardiac pain

　　Performs various diagnostic tests

　　Manages and administers medication

　　Monitors and uses the electrocardiogram, EKG, or ECG

　　Educates patients on cardiac health and communicates with patient’s family when applicable

　　Administers tests, analyzes lab results, and reports them to the physician

　　Documents the patient’s plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions

　　Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements

　　Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard

　　Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment

　　Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, effective/ineffective nursing interventions

　　Documents patient’s response to nursing and other interventions

　　Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit/floor including established priorities

　　Monitors safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Current Registered Nurse license for the state in which the nurse practices

　　One year experience in Telemetry Preferred

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency program when applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is 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.