Nursing Assistant (non-certified) - Telemetry

This position focuses on assisting with daily living activities for patients under telemetry monitoring, requiring awareness of cardiac rhythms and safety protocols. Unlike general nursing assistants, it demands familiarity with medical terminology pertinent to cardiac care and close collaboration with registered nurses in a telemetry unit.

Dover's healthcare sector actively seeks nursing assistants due to a growing demand for patient care in telemetry units and acute care hospitals. While competition exists, candidates with prior acute care experience or familiarity with telemetry protocols have an advantage in securing per diem roles.

Holding a current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is critical and often required within 30 days of hire. Additionally, prior experience or coursework in medical terminology and telemetry basics can distinguish applicants in New Jersey’s healthcare job market.

Daily tasks include assisting non-critical patients with hygiene and mobility, maintaining a safe environment, and supporting telemetry monitoring under a registered nurse’s supervision. This role demands attentiveness to patient comfort and safety in a cardiac-focused setting.

Prime Healthcare Services emphasizes quality and compassionate care, providing a collaborative environment with access to award-winning facilities. They encourage continuous learning and uphold high patient safety standards, fostering professional growth for nursing assistants in telemetry.

Saint Clare's Health values community and compassion, creating an inclusive workplace that respects diversity and equal opportunity. Nursing Assistants here experience a supportive team dynamic, especially in telemetry units, with emphasis on patient safety and professional development.

The estimated starting pay is around $19.00 per hour, varying based on experience, credentials, and education. Considering Dover’s cost of living and healthcare market, this rate aligns competitively with similar telemetry nursing assistant roles.

Absolutely. Working non-certified in telemetry provides valuable exposure to patient care and medical terminology, laying groundwork for certification programs. Many use this experience to transition smoothly into certified nursing assistant or registered nurse positions.

Challenges include interpreting patient needs amid cardiac monitoring complexities and maintaining safety without formal certification. Overcoming this involves continuous learning, effective communication with RNs, and familiarity with telemetry equipment basics to ensure quality patient support.

While primarily in-person, telemetry nursing assistants at Prime Healthcare increasingly collaborate with telehealth RNs and adapt to digital monitoring tools. This hybrid approach enhances patient oversight and care coordination, reflecting evolving healthcare delivery models.