Telemetry RN (PRN

At Saint John Hospital, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint John Hospital is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

In addition to acute care services, Saint John Hospital specializes in 24/7 emergency care, senior behavioral health, skilled nursing, ambulatory care, including outpatient surgical services, imaging services including 3D mammography, Diagnostic Imaging and Ultrasound, Rehabilitation Services including Physical, Occupational and Speech/Language Therapy and Audiology. Saint John is certified as an Advanced Disease-Specific Care for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Saint John is 5-star rated for Treatment of Sepsis (2018-2020) and Treatment of Heart Failure (2020) by Healthgrades. The hospital is a part of Prime Healthcare Services and affiliated with Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. To learn more, visit or call .

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We are seeking a Telemetry RN (PRN), with also working within Medical Surgical (Med Surg) and Telemetry (Tele) at St John Hospital a member of Prime Healthcare. A dedicated nurse specializing in attending to patients within medical-surgical units, especially those needing cardiac monitoring. Our Telemetry Nurse is instrumental in overseeing the safety, comfort, and overall well-being of individuals needing cardiac surveillance during their hospitalization. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PRN.

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Per Diem

Hours: Varied

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• assess patients' conditions, including vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and overall health status, to create individualized care plans
• monitor patients' cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment, which allows for remote monitoring of patients' heart rates and rhythms
• communicate with the physician about changes in the patient's clinical condition, including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies, and symptomatology
• administer medications as prescribed by physicians, including intravenous medications, and monitor patients for any adverse reactions
• provide hands-on care to patients, including wound care, administering treatments, assisting with activities of daily living, and providing emotional support
• educate patients and their families about their conditions, medications, and treatments, as well as provide guidance on self-care practices and lifestyle modifications
• respond quickly to changes in patient conditions throughout shift and be able to address any concerns to the physician as soon as possible
• maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, documenting patients' conditions, treatments, and responses to interventions

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• current and valid state RN License
• current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
• current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred
• previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred
• ventilator management experience preferred
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

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