Telemetry RN
Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Hospital
$2,089-2,378/weekTNAA TotalMed RN will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Shift: Night (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM), every other weekend
Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
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 assess, develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans while supervising licensed and non-licensed staff. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, quality outcomes, patient education, and mentoring/precepting staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and reassessments, making sound independent decisions.
- Develop, prioritize, and implement care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitor and document patient responses to clinical interventions.
- Provide and evaluate education tailored to patient and family needs during the stay and at discharge.
- Delegate tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel; serve as a mentor and preceptor.
- Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, regulatory compliance, and practice governance.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
- Minimum of 2 years telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience in an inpatient acute care setting
- Proficient in acute care nursing and patient assessment
- Demonstrated team leadership skills
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Preferred Qualifications
- None specified.
Skills
- Acute care nursing and patient assessment.
- Care plan development and clinical intervention monitoring.
- Patient and family education.
- Team leadership, mentoring, and quality improvement.
- Regulatory compliance.
Additional Information
- This position requires working night shifts with every other weekend coverage.
- Prior travel experience is not specified or required.
Facility
Norton Hospital
2 nurses recommend working with Norton Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 1,362 beds
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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