Graduate Nurse - Medical Telemetry

Company: Rapides Regional Medical Center
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: September 3, 2020

Job Description:

Description

SHIFT: Days (rotating weekends)

SCHEDULE: Full-time

How you begin your nursing career is no small decision. That is why we are here to help you become a successful, well rounded and skillful nurse. We invite you to come jump start your nursing career in an environment that cares about your personal growth and development. If you are looking looking for a work environment as a Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse where diversity and inclusion thrive then Rapides Regional Medical Center is that place for you. Come find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Rapides Regional we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:

* Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
* Paid Personal Leave
* 401k (100% annual match - 3%-9% of pay based on years of service)
* Identity Theft Protection discounts
* Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
* Adoption Assistance
* Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

The Life of an HCA Nurse

We are seeking a Registered Nurse for our center to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now!

Telemetry nurses are the master coordinators of the unit, juggling care for their patients while keeping the entire health care team on the same page. They have high-level critical thinking skills, vast clinical knowledge, and are able to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities:

* The Telemetry RN assesses plans and evaluates patient care needs.
* Carries out physician orders.
* Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
* The Telemetry RN serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
* Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
* Instructs and educates patients and families.
* The Telemetry RN Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Qualifications

* Graduate of a Nursing Program from an accredited school
* Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Louisiana or valid compact license from permanent state of residence
* CPR for Healthcare Providers to be completed within 30 days of hire
* ACLS to be completed within 30 days of hire

Rapides Regional Medical Center is an award-winning 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana that offers a wide array of services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care, and our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties.

At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital, which directly impacts the well-being of your patients, their families, your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. We invite you to learn firsthand what our unwavering commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

HCA Healthcare has been continually named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are actively interviewing so apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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