Overview
Founded 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.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
There’s an unmistakable energy on the Telemetry floor. Here, you need quick thinking skills. Right now, there’s a patient with chest pain, and you need to rule out causes. There’s another patient with an external pacemaker who’s on several drips requiring your constant attention. And that’s just two of 80 beds. Fortunately, you work with a computerized charting system, and everything you need is on your mobile cart. Of course every day is busy, but you thrive on the challenge. You began as an intern, and this is preparing you for the next step in your career move to Critical Care.
Qualifications
- One year Telemetry RN experience in an acute setting
- Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the State of California.
- BLS Basic LIve Support American Heart Association
- ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular American Heart Association
- EKG Dysrhythmia Certification