Registered Nurse – Tele job in Huntington, WV
- Employer
- The Gypsy Nurse
- Location
- Huntington West Virginia
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Nov 27, 2020
- Closes
- Dec 08, 2020
- Ref
- 175140
- Specialty
- Med / Surg, Traveling Nurse
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Telemetry/Tele Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job
Telemetry (tele) Registered Nurses read and interpret data from machines to guide and provide patient care.
Telemetry/Tele RN Responsibilities:
- Telemetry RNs consult with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
- Tele RNs often utilize machines that measure a patient’s heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, as well as blood oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information.
- Prepares, administers, and records prescribed medications, and reports adverse reaction to medications in accordance with policies
- Provides exceptional bedside care
- Records patient’s medical information and vital signs
- Prepares equipment and assists physician during examination and treatment of patient
- Identifies irregular telemetry readings and notifies of appropriate medical team member
- Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients and interprets electronic displays to help guide treatment
- Records all care information accurately and completely and in accordance with guidelines established for Registered Nurses
- The Telemetry nurse performs other position related duties as assigned