Telemetry Registered Nurse
Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Audubon Hospital
$1,640-2,290/weekMedical Solutions will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type
- Clinical Nursing
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Shift Details
- Night shift
- 12 hours per day
- 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend
Job Summary
- Accountable for the care of a group of patients in an acute care telemetry setting.
- Focus on safe, effective patient- and family-centered care, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes.
- Responsible for supervising licensed and non-licensed staff.
- Applies evidence-based practice and education within a Practice Governance framework.
- Uses the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
- Provides patient and family education and comfort.
- Mentors and precepts staff members.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and reassessments; make sound independent clinical decisions.
- Develop, prioritize, implement, and revise individualized care plans.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitor and document patient responses to clinical interventions.
- Facilitate and evaluate education tailored to patient and family needs during stay and at discharge.
- Delegate tasks appropriately and foster teamwork.
- Participate in quality, safety, and service improvement initiatives.
- Comply with regulatory standards and participate in Practice Governance.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
- Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
- Experience in an inpatient setting
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Preferred Qualifications
- None specified
Skills
- Patient assessment and care plan development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Patient and family education.
- Mentoring and precepting.
- Teamwork and quality improvement.
- Regulatory compliance.
Prior Travel Experience
- Not required or specified.
Facility
Norton Audubon Hospital
3 nurses recommend working with Norton Audubon Hospital
Pros
Very traveler friendly, great ratios, small unit and very flexible with schedule
Cons
Float often, no lab or transport.
- Short Term Acute Care
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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