Telemetry Licensed Vocational Nurse

Overview

We are seeking a Telemetry LPN , sometimes referred to as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse . As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) you will assist with patients that require continuous monitoring of their heart activity and vital signs. The Tele LPN will provid e basic nursing care while supporting the specialized needs of telemetry patients . Working alongside RNs, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide patient care our hospital's Telemetry unit , LPNs focus on assisting with patient care and ensuring comfort and safety.

Shift’s Available :   Variable

Employment Type : Per Diem (PD / PRN)

Hours : Nights

Location : Dallas Regional Medical Center – Mesquite, TX

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to) :

• M onitor patients using telemetry equipment that tracks heart rhythms and other vital signs , you will assist in identifying irregularities or signs of distress
• N otify the proper staff about significant changes in a patient’s telemetry readings or condition
• M easure and record blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation
• M aintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including telemetry data and observations
• H elp our telemetry patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and eating
• E xplain procedures and telemetry monitoring to patients and their families to alleviate concerns
• W ork under the supervision of RNs and report directly to them regarding patient care issues

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have :

Required

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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