Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Lexington, KY
ADN Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN MedSurg/Tele

Location: Lexington, Kentucky Unit: MedSurg/Tele Employment Type: Clinical, Nursing Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: 3rd shift, 3x12s, 7p-7a, weekends and holidays as needed Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week

Role Summary

The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the whole patient, creating a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. Practice is based on evidence, current research, hospital and department policies, regulatory standards, and professional guidelines. The RN coordinates and provides direct patient care on the unit, including nursing rounds, assessments, treatments, admission, transfer, and discharge activities, patient and family education, and care coordination and individualized treatment planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive assessments, identify patient risk factors, and develop a prioritized problem list.
• Implement patient care therapies and procedures within scope of practice, and explain procedures and treatments to patients and families.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, and conduct ongoing assessment of procedures and therapies.
• Delegate tasks and oversee team members' patient care activities, including checking accuracy and completeness.
• Execute discharge orders in a timely manner, perform discharge teaching, and coordinate with Case Management.
• Provide input into patient and nurse assignments based on staffing, unit activity, and patient acuity.
• Participate in unit quality improvement activities and core measures, such as patient satisfaction, falls, pressure ulcers, CAUTIs, and documentation audits.

Requirements

• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• License: Valid, active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
• Certification: BLS
• Experience: Med Surg / Telemetry experience (1 year), with experience within the last year
• Skills:

  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with other care team members
  • Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety devices for all patients
  • Understanding of computer systems and applications, or ability to be trained
  • Clear, respectful verbal and written communication, and accountability for performance and deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: BSN
• Experience: Previous nursing experience