Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
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ATC Travelers A
Harrisonburg, VA, US
Summary
The role involves continuous cardiac monitoring, ECG interpretation, and providing expert care for patients with conditions like COPD and CHF. Responsibilities also include administering medications and collaborating with healthcare teams to execute care plans.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Cardiac Monitoring: Continuously observe, analyze, and interpret electrocardiogram (ECG) monitor screens and cardiac rhythms.
- Patient Assessment: Assess, document, and report changes in patient conditions, including responding promptly to alarms and dysrhythmias.
- Medication & Treatments: Safely administer prescribed medications, IV fluids, and treatments to adult patients.
- Condition Management: Provide expert care for patients with conditions such as COPD, CHF, diabetes, stroke rule-outs, syncope, and those recovering from cardiac events.
- Collaboration: Partner with physicians, monitor technicians, and other healthcare team members to escalate concerns and execute care plans.
- Education & Discharge: Educate patients and their families regarding health conditions, medications, lifestyle changes, and post-discharge care.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program (RN Diploma, ADN, BSN, or MSN).
- License/Certification: Valid, unencumbered RN license to work in the State of Virginia. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (AHA).
- Experience: Minimum of 18 months of acute care RN experience is highly preferred. (New graduates with an arrhythmia certification will be considered and are welcome to apply).
- Skills: Strong clinical judgment, keen attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in high-pressure environments.
Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE