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Job ID: 898019
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,153.06
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location
Lexington, KY | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, considering culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaint in accordance with RN scope of practice and facility policies.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans in coordination with patients, families, and the inter-professional team, incorporating all four phases of the nursing process.
- Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; initiate appropriate interventions to alleviate stress and discomfort.
- Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities, including timely execution of discharge orders, 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, 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 Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all members of the care team.
- 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 nursing excellence, evidence-based practice, and a holistic approach to care.
- Work alongside a collaborative inter-professional team that promotes a positive, healing-focused culture.