Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Lexington, Kentucky

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments in accordance with RN scope of practice, considering patient culture, age, and developmental level
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care in coordination with the patient, family, and inter-professional team, incorporating all four phases of the nursing process
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; initiate appropriate interventions to address patient stress and discomfort
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities including discharge teaching and coordination with case management
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of patient care provided by other team members
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and CAUTI reduction

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all members of the care team
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety needs and implement appropriate safety measures
• Proficiency with or ability to be trained on relevant computer systems and clinical applications

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous clinical nursing experience in a hospital or acute care setting
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a patient-centered environment that values evidence-based care, nursing excellence, and a collaborative team culture
• Work within a supportive inter-professional team that promotes clinical autonomy and professional growth