OverviewFounded in 1887 Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed acute care nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles. The hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II trauma center the Los Angeles Center for Womens Health obstetrics and pediatric services and comprehensive cardiac and surgical services. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nations five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/californiahospital for more information.ResponsibilitiesAs our Telemetry Nurse at California Hospital Medical Center you’ll put your nursing skills and knowledge to the test as you closely monitor your patients’ vitals like blood pressure oxygen saturation heart rhythms and respiration. You’ll also put patients and their loved ones at ease by explaining test results in a way they can understand and make significant healthcare decisions.Each day you’ll serve as a key member of our nursing team by working with our doctors and other clinical specialists to closely observe patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring. You’ll build trust in these interactions by learning new concepts and applying what you know in real-time to provide solutions for real people. Your success in this role comes from your enthusiasm to provide great care learn new things and ability to communicate effectively with peers patients and patients loved ones.
Track routine heart rate blood pressure and pulse ox levels
Quickly report and address any changes in condition
Patiently and thoroughly explain tests results and procedures to patients and family members
Educate patients on post-hospital care including prescribed medicine care maintenance and prevention
While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistance and more!If you are committed to social justice health equity and prepared to deliver care in new innovative ways you belong with us.Qualifications
1 year telemetry experience in acute care as a RN
Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the State of California.
BLS Basic Lfee Support American Heart Association
ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular American Heart Association
EKG Dysrhythmia Certification
This position is represented by CNA.Pay Range$55.06 - $73.44 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.