Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Lexington, Kentucky

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 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, determining desired outcomes in coordination with patients, families, and the inter-professional team
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; initiate appropriate interventions to address patient stress and discomfort
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of patient care activities performed by other team members
• Facilitate patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes including discharge teaching and coordination with case management
• 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

Preferred Experience / Skills

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

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a patient-centered environment that values evidence-based care, clinical autonomy, and nursing excellence
• Work within a collaborative, inter-professional team committed to healing, wellness, and a positive unit culture