Overview
Founded in 1926 Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed acute care nonprofit community hospital located in Glendale California. The hospital offers a full complement of services including its award winning heart center the colorectal surgery institute a gastrointestinal program and is a Los Angeles County approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health one of the nation’s five largest health care systems. Visit https://www.dignityhealth.org/socal/locations/glendalememorial for more information.
Responsibilities

As our Telemetry Nurse at Glendale Memorial 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 levelsQuickly report and address any changes in conditionPatiently and thoroughly explain tests results and procedures to patients and family membersEducate 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! 

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Qualifications
Minimum requirement of 6 months of prior acute care experience in same unitCurrent California license as a Registered Nurse. BCLS/ACLS basic EKG certification.CT STROKE (NIHSS) within 90 days of hire.

Position is represented by CNA.