Telemetry LPN

St. Joseph Medical Center

Kansas City, Missouri

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Per diem
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Monitoring, Clinical Assessment, Documentation, Healthcare, Intravenous Therapies, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Records, Medication Administration, Patient Care, Patient Education, Telemetry
LOCATION
Kansas City, Missouri
POSTED
9 days ago
Overview:

Department: Telemetry Unit

Employment Type: Per Diem (PRN)

Shifts Available: Night Shift 

Hours: 12-hour shifts- 7:00 pm to 7:00 am 

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center- Kansas City, MO

 

We are seeking a Telemetry LPN to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced telemetry/acute care unit. This role includes cardiac monitoring, assessment of vital signs, medication administration, and documentation. The Telemetry LPN monitors patient conditions, promptly reports changes, and collaborates with RNs and physicians to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.
 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

Responsibilities:

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

  • Monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs using telemetry equipment, identifying and reporting abnormalities
  • Assess, record, and document vital signs and patient status accurately in the medical record
  • Notify clinical staff of significant changes in patient condition or telemetry readings
  • Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and provide basic care support
  • Educate patients and families on telemetry monitoring and collaborate with RNs to support care delivery
Qualifications:

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

  • Current and valid state license
  • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current
  • IV certification upon hire (state-specific)

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Employment Status: Per Diem 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

 

About the Company

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St. Joseph Medical Center

St. Joseph Medical Center has provided quality healthcare to the ever-expanding Houston community for 125 years. Our Trauma Center, Center for Behavioral Health, dedicated Women's Medical Center and the full-service acute care hospital are supported by the specialty inpatient and outpatient services that you'd expect from Houston's first teaching hospital. Our mission matches your expectations — to deliver compassionate healthcare to the communities we serve. With 792 beds, St. Joseph physicians and staff are ready to care for you at any hour.

St. Joseph Medical Center's reputation for delivering personalized, professional medical care is built on the hard work and dedication of physicians, nurses, technologists and other members of our healthcare team. We offer outstanding career opportunities for qualified people who share our commitment to providing expert healthcare and excellent customer service. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

St. Joseph Medical Center is part of the Steward Health Care family of hospitals. To learn more about Steward,  please visit www.steward.org  

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
http://www.stjosephtowson.com/home.aspx