Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Elizabethtown, KY

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaints in accordance with RN scope of practice
• 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 alleviate stress and discomfort
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of patient care activities performed by other team members
• Facilitate patient discharge processes, including timely execution of discharge orders, discharge teaching, and coordination with Case Management
• 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required
• 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

• Previous clinical nursing experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Proficiency with hospital computer systems and clinical applications

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a patient-centered environment that emphasizes evidence-based care, nursing excellence, and a culture of healing and wellness
• Work alongside a collaborative, inter-professional team that values communication, respect, and shared commitment to quality outcomes