The Telemetry Nurse monitors and interprets rhythms, monitors patient's hemodynamic statuses, administers prescribed cardiac medications and Telemetry approved drips. The Telemetry Nurse is expected to recognize and assist patients in shock or those with other, life threatening, complications.

Minimum 2 years experience required. First time travelers are welcome.

Patient Age Groups:
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Patient Diagnoses:
• Observation patients
• Respiratory conditions/problems
• General Medical/Surgical Diagnoses as appropriate
• Palliative/End of Life/Hospice patients
• Psychiatric Observation
• Diabetes (including new diabetics, patients with complications related to diabetes)
• Surgical patients/surgical observation

Skills:
• Blood Product Administration
• Chest tubes-Emerson/PleurEvac
• Colostomy care and management
• CPAP/BiPAP
• Feeding tube care and management
• Interpretation of dysrhythmias
• Isolation Precautions
• Management of dysrhythmias
• Med/Surg
• MS/Tele
• Nasal Cannula
• Oral suctioning
• Peripheral Line Care/Management
• PICC line management
• Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management
• Renal failure
• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Surgical drains
• Telemetry
• Use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Wound Care/Wound Vac

Interdisciplinary Support:
• IV Teams
• Physical Therapy
• Respiratory Services
• Interpretation Services
• Phlebotomy
• Radiology
• Social Services
• Rapid Response Teams
• Pharmacy
• Transportation
• Unit Secretary

EPIC experience REQUIRED.

P/F Testing: All RNs, regardless of specialty, are required to pass an EKG exam during compliance. The candidate is allowed 2 attempts at a Pass/Fail requirement. Study material is not provided so please plan accordingly.

Modules:
• Modules are non-billable, average 2-4 hours
• Modules are completed during orientation, not included in NBO
• Module hours are unit based, hours will vary