Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Lexington, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaint in accordance with RN scope of practice and department policies.
• Develop individualized care plans, determine desired outcomes in coordination with patients and families, and fully implement patient care therapies and procedures within scope of practice.
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; conduct and document ongoing assessments and responses to procedures and therapies using the nursing process.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care provided by other team members.
• Facilitate the patient discharge process by executing discharge orders in a timely manner, performing discharge teaching, and coordinating with Case Management and other disciplines as indicated.
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) or higher.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members.
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures.

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Join a team committed to evidence-based nursing practice, patient-centered care, and a healing environment that supports both patients and nursing staff.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive unit culture that values nursing excellence and professional growth.