Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Telemetry - FT Days

Company: Ascension
Location: Nashville
Posted on: September 16, 2021

Job Description:

We Are Hiring:

Ascension Saint Thomas is hiring an RN for our Telemetry unit at Saint Thomas Midtown. This unit is part of our new Caregiver program. We are taking away the obstacles so that you can do what you do best, care for your patients! Join our interdisciplinary team and see the difference a team approach can make. We are offering up to $10k sign on bonus with this position. 

 

City, State:  Nashville, TN

Facility:  St Thomas Midtown Hospital

Shift:  Full-Time, Day

What You Will Do:

As a Telemetry Nurse at Saint Thomas Midtown you will care for patients with heart disease, complications of heart disease and/or heart failure, or other medical issues which require continuous telemetry monitoring. You will specialize in reading and monitoring the output of electrocardiograms (EKGs). You will monitor to detect dangerous changes in these rhythms and alert the doctor in charge. The Telemetry Nurse will also monitor other vital signs including blood pressure, oxygen level, and more. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Monitors EKG output and keeps the doctor informed of any changes
• Responds to patients experiencing cardiac pain
• Performs various diagnostic tests
• Monitors vital signs including oxygen levels, blood pressure, breathing patterns, etc.
• Administers medication as needed
• Assists the doctor with various procedures and treatments for cardiac issues
• Educates patients on cardiac health

What You Will Get:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Dedicated Nurse Practitioner in the unit
• Your own dedicated Patient Care Technician to work alongside
• Self-Scheduling
• Opportunity to earn Quarterly Incentive Bonuses
• Access to a Career Coach who specializes in Nursing

What You Will Need:

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• One or more of the following required:
  
  • Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Nursing or current home state license for multi-state license recognition "Compact State" obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.

Additional Preferences:

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team:

As one of the largest health systems in the state, we offer rewarding careers across eight hospitals, in addition to a comprehensive network of affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and rehabilitation facilities. We employ more than 8,000 associates and serve a 68-county area. As we continue to grow, we need compassionate caregivers to join us on our journey and to help influence care across our hospitals. We provide our associates with the support needed to re-energize, engage and experience the joy of caring for our patients. If you are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, we invite you to apply today.

When you join Ascension, you join a team of over 160,000 individuals across the country committed to a Mission of serving others and providing compassionate, personalized care to all. Our inclusive culture, continuing education programs, career coaches and benefit offerings are just a few of the resources and tools that team members can use to create a rewarding career path. In fact, Ascension spent nearly $46 million in tuition assistance alone to support associate growth and development. If you are looking for a career where you can grow and make a difference in your community, we invite you to join our team today.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

Ascension Saint Thomas is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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