Registered Nurse - Acute Telemetry
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 24, 2026
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Job Description:
DescriptionTelemetry is a 36- bed unit that consists of all
private rooms. The unit provides continuous cardiac monitoring and
continuous pulse oximetry for all patients. Patients admitted to
Telemetry have a cardiac medical – surgical diagnosis including
those that are requiring cardiac catherization for intervention
and/or diagnostic tests. The unit is a dynamic and fast-paced
environment rich with opportunity for learning and growing. We use
a multidisciplinary approach to patient care that encourages the
team to work with physicians, nursing staff, rehab, respiratory
team, dietary and other ancillary team to provide the most
comprehensive care for our patients.The heartbeat of Telemetry is
teamwork to provide a patient centered care and a healthy work
environment that allows the staff to thrive and grow personally and
professionally. We are seeking for individuals who share the same
core values to join our faith-based organization that is founded on
compassion and dedication in serving the rapid growing community.
We would like to welcome you to apply and explore what you have to
offer and what you can contribute to our team. Come join our
Westover Hills family and experience the Westover WOWSummary:The
competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices
independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects
of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability
to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability
to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes
appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a
means to help manage the clinical situation.Responsibilities: Meets
expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of
Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.Consistent with the
ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care
utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis,
planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned
patients.Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional,
cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance
with their level of practice.Using the appropriate protocol,
administers medications and treatments;monitors for side-effects
and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.Documents patient
history, symptoms, medication, and care given.Assess learning needs
and provides education to patients, family members and/or care
givers;identify issues and resources.Job Requirements:
Education/SkillsBachelor of Science Degree in Nursing,
preferredExperience1 year of experience in the related nursing
specialty preferredLicenses, Registrations, or CertificationsBLS
requiredRN License in state of employment or compactPosition
Requirements: Education/SkillsAll newly hired experienced RNs must
attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire.New
hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and
initial on-boarding requirements are validated through successful
completion of the designated organizational entry competency
validation and a MedSurg specific competency validation.All newly
licensed RNs may participate in a residency program or other
specific orientation. Skills completion and competency completion
will be achieved with the preceptor at the bedside and documented
through the program's tracking software.Completion of all annual
competency verification requirements.ExperienceOne year of
experience in a related nursing specialty preferred.Licenses,
Registrations, or CertificationsCurrent ACLS certification
requiredIn accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License,
Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates
are required to obtain required certifications for their respective
positions within the designated time frame. Credential Grace
Periods:If additional credentials are required per the Position
Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification
will apply, dependent on your experience level.Any
Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical
experience in a similar service line within the past three years is
considered an Experienced Associate.Any Candidate/Associate who
does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical
experience in the same service line within the past three years is
considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.Credential
Grace Periods forExperienced AssociatesGrace Periods forNew
Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the SpecialtyBasic Life
Support (BLS)No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of
hire.No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of
hire.Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Within 30 days of
hire.Within 90 days of hire.Pediatric Life Support (PALS)Within 30
days of hire.Within 90 days of hire.Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum
(TNCC)Within 60 days of hire.Within 18 months of hire.Trauma Care
After Resuscitation (TCAR)Within 60 days of hire.Within 18 months
of hire.Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Within 30 days of
hire.Within 60 days of hire.AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart
Monitoring)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of hire.STABLE
(Neonatal Education)Within 30 days of hire.Within 60 days of
hire.Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AMWork Type:Full Time
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