Telemetry LPN

Shift's Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 7:00am-7:00pm (12-hour shifts)

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO

We are seeking a Telemetry LPN, sometimes referred to as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will assist with patients that require continuous monitoring of their heart activity and vital signs. The Tele LPN will provide basic nursing care while supporting the specialized needs of telemetry patients. Working alongside RNs, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide patient care our hospital's Telemetry unit, LPNs focus on assisting with patient care and ensuring comfort and safety.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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

• Monitor patients using telemetry equipment that tracks heart rhythms and other vital signs, you will assist in identifying irregularities or signs of distress
• Notify the proper staff about significant changes in a patient's telemetry readings or condition
• Measure and record blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including telemetry data and observations
• Help our telemetry patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and eating
• Explain procedures and telemetry monitoring to patients and their families to alleviate concerns
• Work under the supervision of RNs and report directly to them regarding patient care issues

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current and valid state license
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• IV certification upon hire (state specific)

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