Telemetry Nurse

Job Description

The Telemetry Nurse provides essential care to patients experiencing critical or life-threatening illnesses. This role involves monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms, assessing patients’ hemodynamic statuses, and administering prescribed cardiac medications as well as Telemetry-approved drips. The Telemetry Nurse must be adept at recognizing signs of shock and other life-threatening complications to assist patients effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms for patients under care.
• Assess and document patients’ hemodynamic statuses regularly.
• Administer prescribed cardiac medications and Telemetry-approved drips.
• Recognize and respond to signs of shock and other critical conditions.
• Assist with emergency and elective cardioversion procedures.
• Support the insertion of temporary pacemakers as necessary.
• Engage with patients of varying age groups, including adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients according to their intellectual and physical abilities.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Verification of nursing license and certifications is mandatory.