Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse

Company: Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Location: Prescott
Posted on: November 15, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services. Our healing network includes two full-service acute care hospitals that include outpatient service centers and primary and specialty care clinics. We also have advanced centers for IV wound and breast care. YRMCs unmatched continuum of care covers a 5500 square mile service area and includes cardiac surgery neurosurgery a comprehensive Women's Health Pavilion and Arizona's only Patient Blood Management Program. YRMC has earned numerous awards for quality and has earned national recognition as an exceptional provider of care. As our Medical Surgical Nurse at Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center, - you'll excel in your nursing career by providing care to patients admitted to our unit. Most of your patients are funneled in from other units providing you with the opportunity to build on your education and experience in specialized service lines such as cardiac, telemetry, orthopedics, neurology, critical care, surgical services, and emergency. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to help others - with a patient-first mindset. Keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency support your career advancement and you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment where you will rarely experience the same day twice. 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 relocation to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements. Qualifications
  Minimum:
  • Associate degree of Nursing or foreign equivalent.
  • 9 months RN experience.
  • Valid compact state or Arizona RN license.
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider.
  • Demonstrates competency in basic EKG skills by passing EKG test or successfully completing basic EKG class/modules within six months of position. Preferred:
    • Bachelor's degree of Nursing or foreign equivalent.
    • One year of pediatric RN experience.
    • American Heart Association Advanced Pediatric Life Support

Keywords: Yavapai Regional Medical Center, Prescott , Medical Surgical Telemetry Nurse, Other , Prescott, Arizona