Travel or Local Tele RN Job in Birmingham , Alabama
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Travel or Local Tele RN Job in Birmingham , Alabama
Warrior, AL
Posted 1 week ago
About the job
A hospital in Birmingham, AL seeks Telemetry RNs to assess, monitor, and support patient care with specialized equipment. Focus on patient vitals, medication, and team communication. Shift: 3 nights of 12 hours.
Requirements
- Monitor patient vitals
- Assist during examinations
- Report telemetry irregularities
- Record medication administration
Qualifications
- RN license in Alabama
- Experience with telemetry equipment
- Ability to interpret vital signs
- Team communication skills
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Responsibilities
Telemetry RNs (Tele RNs) consult with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans. The Tele RN utilizes machines that measure a patient’s heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, as well as blood oxygen levels and electrocardiogram information. Tele RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Tele RNs prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications and report an adverse reaction to medications in accordance with policies
- Prepare equipment and assist physician during examination and treatment of patient
- Identify irregular telemetry readings and notify the appropriate medical team member
- Monitor specialized equipment used on patients and interpret electronic displays
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