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.  

Shift’s Available:  Variable 

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN) 

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission TX

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

• Competitive compensation  

• Medical insurance benefit plan 

• 401K  

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.

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 

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).
4. Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) training within six (6) months of hire and maintain current.

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