Telemetry Registered Nurse
Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
$2,061-2,369/weekEpic Travel 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 (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM), every other weekend
Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
- Accountable for the care of a group of patients in a 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 according to policy or patient condition.
- Independently make sound clinical decisions.
- Develop, prioritize, implement, and revise plans of care in collaboration 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.
- Identify and communicate opportunities for quality and safety improvements.
- Participate in quality, safety, service process improvements, and regulatory compliance efforts.
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 acute care setting
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Proficient in acute care nursing, including patient assessment, care plan development, and clinical intervention monitoring
- Experience with Epic electronic health record system
Additional Information
- Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
Facility
Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Norton Women's & Children's Hospital
- Childrens
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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