Telemetry Registered Nurse
Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Hospital
$2,019-2,310/weekRefined Medical Staffing 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 (1900-0730)
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care on a telemetry unit. The RN assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates individualized care plans, focusing on quality outcomes and patient satisfaction. The role includes supervising licensed and non-licensed staff, mentoring and precepting team members, and participating in quality improvement and regulatory compliance efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and reassessments, making sound independent clinical decisions.
- Develop, prioritize, implement, and revise patient care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Monitor and document patient responses to clinical interventions.
- Provide education tailored to patient and family needs during the hospital stay and at discharge.
- Delegate tasks appropriately and function as a mentor/preceptor to staff.
- Promote teamwork and participate in quality, safety, and service improvement initiatives.
- Comply with regulatory standards and participate in Practice Governance activities.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
- Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
- Acute care nursing experience
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification at time of application
Preferred Qualifications
- No additional preferred skills or certifications specified.
Additional Information
- This position requires working night shifts on a telemetry unit.
- Emphasis on acute care nursing skills including patient assessment, care planning, patient and family education, mentoring, teamwork, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
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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