Tele RN - Telemetry Nurse - 164580 - (Westminster, MD)

Reference ID: 164580 Description: The basic function of this position is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate all nursing activities for treatment of a cardiac patient in conjunction with the head nurse or charge nurse of the unit. The Telemetry Nurse has received additional specialized training in cardiac monitoring, recognizing, and advanced knowledge in emergency treatment of cardiac arrhythmias. The Telemetry Nurse is responsible for continuous monitoring of blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation level and cardiac electrical activity of patients in a telemetry unit. Telemetry nurses keep track of this details and take quick action to treat patients who develop problems. Telemetry nurses mainly care for patients recovering from heart conditions or cardiac surgery. Duties and Responsibilities: Physical qualifications: