Telemetry RN

The Role

This is a night shift Registered Nurse position on the Acute Inpatient Telemetry unit at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest in Houston, TX. You will be caring for patients who need continuous cardiac monitoring, and you will be the nurse managing their care through the night.

What You Will Do on Night Shift

You will assess each patient during admission and at the start of every scheduled shift, and you will catch and report any change in their condition immediately. You will perform the procedures and monitoring ordered by the medical providers, and you will document everything thoroughly and on time in the patient's chart.

• Administer prescribed medications and watch for therapeutic response. If a patient has an unintended reaction, you act on it right away.
• Respond to patient requests quickly. Don't wait to be asked ; anticipate what they need and resolve it before they have to ask.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on the patient's medical condition, treatment plan, medications, possible side effects, and follow up care. You will translate complex medical terms into plain language so everyone understands.

Qualifications You Need

• An Associate Degree or a Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• 1 year of experience in an Acute Inpatient Hospital environment
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification ; must be obtained within 30 days of your employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification ; must be obtained within 30 days of your employment start date

Benefits

The benefits package at HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest covers your health, life, career, and retirement. Here is what is available:

• Comprehensive medical coverage with many common services at no cost or a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, free telemedicine services, and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Dental and vision benefits
• Life and disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
• Auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long term care coverage, moving assistance, and pet insurance
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on your years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan support, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short term disability coverage, leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee only coverage to full time and part time colleagues based on income

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the Hospital

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest is a 415+ bed acute care hospital that has been serving the north Houston communities for over 40 years. They offer cardiology, maternity care, a Level III NICU, pediatrics, bariatrics, and neurology. The staff includes expert physicians, specialists, nurses, and support staff who work as one team.

How to Apply

Send your application through JobXi. Make sure your resume reflects the qualifications listed above, especially your acute inpatient experience and your progress toward the required certifications.