Cardiac Telemetry RN

Overview

St. Joseph Health - Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

As our Telemetry Nurse at St. Joseph Health Bryan, you'll put your nursing skills and knowledge to the test as you closely monitor your patient's vitals, like blood pressure, oxygen saturation, heart rhythms, and respiration. You'll also put patients and their loved ones at ease by explaining test results in a way they can understand and make significant healthcare decisions.

Each day you'll serve as a critical member of our nursing team by working with our doctors and other clinical specialists to closely observe patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. You'll build trust in these interactions by learning new concepts and applying what you know in real-time to provide solutions for real people. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to provide excellent care and learn new things and your ability to communicate effectively with peers, patients, and patients' loved ones.

Responsibilities

• Track routine heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse ox levels
• Quickly report and address any changes in condition
• Patiently and thoroughly explain tests results and procedures to patients and family members
• Educate patients on post-hospital care, including prescribed medicine, care maintenance, and prevention

We are offering a $20,000 Sign On Bonus in addition to relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

Required Skills :

• Associates Degree in Nursing or Diploma.
• One (1) or more years of nursing experience
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas
• BLS (AHA)

Preferred Skills :

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• One (1) or more years of experience in an Acute Care setting preferred

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, and more!

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