LPN Telemetry
Company: Research Medical Center
Location: Olathe
Posted on: March 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
Description Are you looking for a work environment as a Tele
Licensed Practice Nurse (LPN) where diversity and inclusion thrive?
Submit your application with Research Medical Center today and 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 RMC, 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 ProgramsStudent Loan ForgivenessPaid
Personal Leave401k (100% annual match - 3%-9% of pay based on years
of service)Identity Theft Protection discountsAuto, Home, and Life
Insurance optionsAdoption AssistanceEmployee Stock Purchase Program
(ESPP) The Life of an HCA Nurse We are seeking a Tele Licensed
Practice Nurse (LPN) 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! The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical
Nurse (LVN/LPN) coordinates and delivers high quality,
patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic
patient care services. In collaboration with the RN and other
members of the care team, the LVN/LPN provides individualized,
comprehensive, and compassionate care in accordance with the nature
and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with
the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and
specialty. About this unit: Cardiac Telemetry nurses assess acute
changes in patients. They monitor and analyze the heart rhythm of
patients, interpret ECGs, note arrhythmias, and intervene in
emergency situations. They have high-level critical thinking
skills, vast clinical knowledge, and are able to stay calm under
pressure. Our Cardiac Telemetry unit is unique in that our nurses
take care of patients recovering from open heart surgeries, heart
catheterization with stent placement, ablations, pace maker/AICD
placement, cardiovascular surgeries and we are a comprehensive
stoke/stemi facility. \tAdvancement in knowledge of caring for
critically ill patients\tTeam-oriented and fast-paced environment
serving a diverse patient population\tFlexibility in scheduling
Responsibilities:The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical
Nurse (LVN/LPN) coordinates and delivers high quality,
patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic
patient care services.In collaboration with the RN and other
members of the care team, the LVN/LPN provides individualized,
comprehensive, and compassionate care in accordance with the nature
and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with
the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and
specialty.Collects data and performs focused nursing assessments of
the health status of patients.Provides direct, evidence-based
nursing care of assigned patients as directed by the physician or
RN. Assists with procedures, monitoring, or other functions as
directed.Performs lab and procedural tests within the LVN/LPN scope
of practice, after demonstrating competency.Inserts and maintains
IVs, after meeting training requirements and demonstrating
competency.Administers prescribed medications to patients in
accordance with hospital policies and practice guidelines. Monitors
patient for therapeutic response. Notifies provider and intervenes
as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to
medication.Identifies potential nursing problems/changes in patient
status, informing appropriate team members.Escalates situations
requiring care beyond the scope or practice of an
LVN/LPN.Reinforces education for patient and family based on the
individual needs of the customer.Documents the administration of
care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough
manner.Demonstrates an understanding of and adherence to the
principles of patient privacy and security of protected health
informationProvides for the smooth processing of patients into and
out of the department.Provides accurate and pertinent patient
information reports to the RN or CNC and to the oncoming shift to
ensure continuity of care.Serves as a resource to department staff,
students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to the
teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care.Provides and
ensures patient safety at all times.Facilitates the management of
the day's scheduled cases. Requirements: Current licensure by the
Missouri State Board of Nursing or current and valid license from a
compact state. Successful completion of a state approved
intravenous therapy course, if not taught in nursing curriculum.No
experience required. Prefer one year of direct patient experience
in an acute care setting.Excellent oral/written communication,
interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills required. BLS
certification required at hire and maintained. At Research Medical
Center, above all else, we are committed to the care and
improvement of human life. Located in beautiful Kansas City,
Missouri, RMC embodies the mission and heart of HCA MidAmerica. We
are recognized as a healthcare leader due to our skilled,
compassionate and dedicated doctors and nurses. To ensure that we
exceed our patients' health care needs, we staff over 700 doctors
who represent 29 medical specialties in our 590-bed facility.
Several of our renowned programs, including Level I Trauma, Sarah
Cannon Cancer Care, Grossman Burn Center, Neuroscience Institute
and Women's Care Center, feature advanced technological resources
used to diagnose and treat patients. Whether your healthcare needs
are urgent and critical or simply routine and preventative, our
advanced capabilities allow us to be one of the most comprehensive
hospitals in the Kansas City region. 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. Be a part of an organization that
invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications. Highly
qualified candidates will be promptly contacted by our hiring
managers for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise
the bar in patient care! 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.
Keywords: Research Medical Center, Olathe , LPN Telemetry, Healthcare , Olathe, Kansas
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