Job Information
Dignity Health RN Telemetry in Long Beach, California
Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
As a Telemetry Nurse at St Mary Medical Center you’ll put your nursing skills and knowledge to the test as you closely monitor your patients’ 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 key 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 great care learn new things and ability to communicate effectively with peers patients and patients' loved ones.
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
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!
Qualifications
Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Current basic life support (BLS) certification
Current advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).
Minimum of one year Acute Care RN experience.
Completion of a Telemetry class preferred
Completion of EKG interpretation class preferred
Successful completion of a medication examination and satisfactory completion of department/unit specific orientation.
Pay Range
$53.01 - $66.19 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
