Job Description
Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Cardiac Telemetry Med-Surg unit. In this role, you will provide comprehensive care to adult cardiac and medical-surgical patients, including assessment, cardiac monitoring, arrhythmia recognition, and timely intervention. You'll administer medications and therapies, coordinate multidisciplinary care, and educate patients and families on cardiac conditions and recovery. Working in our fast-paced, team-oriented environment, you'll use advanced technology, follow evidence-based protocols, and contribute to quality and safety initiatives while growing your clinical skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on cardiac telemetry/med-surg unit, including assessment, monitoring, and documentation
- Administer medications, treatments, and cardiac drips per provider orders and hospital protocols
- Continuously monitor cardiac telemetry, recognize arrhythmias, and escalate changes in patient status
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams on care plans
- Educate patients and families on cardiac conditions, medications, and post-discharge care
- Perform and document nursing assessments, care plans, and patient responses in the EMRParticipate in rapid response situations and implement appropriate interventions
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and infection prevention practices
- Precept and support new nurses and assistive personnel as needed
- Contribute to quality improvement, patient experience, and evidence-based practice initiatives
Required Skills
- Cardiac telemetry monitoring
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation (EKG/ECG)
- Medication administration and titration
- IV therapy and vascular access
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) documentation
- Acute care nursing procedures
- Patient and family education
- Rapid response and emergency intervention
- Care planning and care coordination
- Infection prevention and safety protocols
