Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Audubon Hospital
$1,640-2,501/weekPeopleMed a division of All About People will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type
- Clinical Nursing
- Night shift (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM), every other weekend
- 12-hour shifts, approximately 36 hours per week
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Job Summary
- Accountable for the care of a group of patients on a telemetry unit.
- Focus on safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care.
- Responsible for patient assessment, development, implementation, and evaluation of care plans.
- Provides education to patients and families during stay and at discharge.
- Supervises licensed and non-licensed staff; serves as mentor/preceptor.
- Participates in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance.
- Applies evidence-based practice within a Practice Governance framework.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing
- Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
- Experience in an inpatient setting
- Acute care nursing experience
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Key Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and reassessments; make independent clinical decisions.
- Develop, prioritize, implement, and revise individualized care plans.
- Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitor and document patient responses to interventions.
- Facilitate and evaluate patient and family education.
- Delegate tasks appropriately and foster teamwork.
- Identify opportunities for improvement and participate in practice changes.
Skills
- Patient education and assessment
- Care plan development, implementation, and evaluation
- Regulatory compliance
- Mentoring and teamwork
- Quality improvement
No prior travel experience requirement 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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