Job Description

We are seeking a Telemetry LvN, 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 provide 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.

Employment Type: Part-Time

Hours: 12-hour shifts

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission TX

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.

Responsibilities

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

• Monitor patients using telemetry equipment that tracks heart rhythms and other vital signs, you will assist in identifying irregularities or signs of distress

• Notify the proper staff about significant changes in a patient’s telemetry readings or condition

• Measure and record blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records, including telemetry data and observations

• Help our telemetry patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and eating

• Explain procedures and telemetry monitoring to patients and their families to alleviate concerns

• Work under the supervision of RNs and report directly to them regarding patient care issues

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state license.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. IV certification upon hire (state specific).

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Employment Status

Part Time > 59

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf