Telemetry Registered Nurse
Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Healthcare - 4001 Dutchmans Ln
$1,974-2,229/weekTRS Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
As a Registered Nurse (RN) in Telemetry, you will be responsible for providing safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care. You will focus on quality outcomes, customer satisfaction, and maintaining a financially stable unit. The RN role includes supervising licensed and non-licensed staff, applying evidence-based practice, and participating in a Practice Governance framework. You will assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans while promoting patient and family comfort, education, and satisfaction. The RN also mentors and precepts staff members.
Key Responsibilities
- Assessment: Perform assessments and reassessments according to policy or patient condition; make sound independent decisions.
- Development & Implementation: Initiate, prioritize, and implement care plans; collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams; use resources appropriately.
- Evaluation: Monitor and document patient responses to clinical interventions.
- Education: Provide and evaluate education tailored to patient and family needs during the stay and at discharge.
- Leadership: Delegate tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel; serve as mentor/preceptor; encourage teamwork; identify and communicate improvement opportunities; participate in quality, safety, and service improvement efforts; comply with regulatory standards; engage in Practice Governance.
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience
Education Requirements
- Nursing Diploma OR Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN)
Required Certifications & Licensure
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Preferred Skills, Education, and Certifications
- None specified
Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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