Med Surg Telemetry RN
Lexington, KY
BHS Workforce
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Requirements:

• Active RN license in state of practice (or compact license as applicable)
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• 1+ years of Med-Surg/Telemetry experience required
• Telemetry/EKG interpretation competency required

Duties:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with a wide range of medical, surgical, and cardiac conditions
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and vital signs, identifying and responding to changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, including cardiac drips as applicable
• Manage pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients, including wound care and pain management
• Coordinate care for patients with chronic and acute conditions, including diabetes, cardiac, and respiratory diagnoses
• Collaborate with physicians, cardiologists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team on plan of care and discharge planning
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient response in the EMR
• Manage a typical patient load of 4-6 patients per shift (varies by facility and acuity)
• Ensure infection control and fall prevention protocols are followed