Requisition ID: 64716

Ministry: Presence St Joseph Hosp Elgin

Location: Presence St Joseph Elgin

Location Address:
77 North Airlite Street, Elgin, IL 60123-4912 United States (US)

Department: 20550121 Regnl Nurs 2 PSJH

Daily Hours: 12
Standard Hours: 36
Employment Status: Full-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

Observes cardiac monitors to identify abnormal heart rhythms under the supervision of a professional nurse.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prioritizes work and provides prompt and efficient service.

• Continually observes cardiac monitors and reports any significant or life threatening changes in the cardiac rhythm to nursing personnel.

• Obtains and analyzes an initial rhythm strip on all admissions and on each patient at the beginning of shift.

• Mounts strip on designated form documenting the rate, rhythm, PR interval, and QRS interval accurately and timely per established procedure.

• Follows emergency procedures per established procedure.

• Enters data into telemetry monitoring system accurately and timely. Maintain alarm limits according to established practice standard.

• Immediate review of all alarms and validated.

• Ensures proper lead placement, signal quality and appropriateness of alarm limits.

• Maintains record of telemetry monitor location.

• Retains name of patient in telemetry system until telemetry monitor is returned to the surveillance center.

• Tracks patient's admission and discharge from telemetry.

• Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers

• Maintains adequate supplies according to established par level.

• Reports mechanical difficulty with cardiac monitoring equipment to bio-med and Clinical Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse.

Other Functions and Responsibilities:

• Continuously updates knowledge and skills.

• Completes mandatory education on an annual basis.

• Contributes to the training and development of new staff in surveillance functions.

• Participates in a minimum of eight unit/department meetings annually.

• Actively identifies areas of opportunity in own knowledge and skills, taking an active role in obtaining education and training to meet personal goals.

• Maintains continuing education requirements and records as necessary for the position.

• Provides self-improvement opportunities to enhance current practice and customer service.

• Establishes and maintains open relationships with all members of the health care team and demonstrates appropriate communication skills.

• Maintains and follows established department policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement initiatives, safety, environmental and infectious control standards•

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Does Not Supervise Employees



QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



Education and/or Experience

High School diploma required. Experience, training, and/or education in cardiac rhythm interpretation preferred. Prefer experience in healthcare as a C.N.A or equivalent.

Must Complete and pass Telemetry Monitoring Course. Continuing competency required.

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills required.



Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

None

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Business Unit: Presence St Joseph Hosp Elgin
Department Name: Regnl Nurs 2 PSJH

Job Function: Nursing