Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,153 per week in Lexington, KY

Facilitate patient discharge processes including timely execution of discharge orders, discharge teaching, and coordination with Case Management; actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities such as patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and CAUTI reduction. Implement patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy within scope of practice; explain procedures and treatments to patients and families and initiate actions to alleviate stress and discomfort.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified IMC RN in Lexington, Kentucky, 40502!

Job ID: 893363

Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,153.06

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Telemetry
Location

Lexington, KY
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaint in accordance with RN scope of practice and applicable policies
• Develop individualized problem lists and care plans in coordination with patients, families, and the inter-professional team, determining desired outcomes aligned with the medical plan of care
• Implement patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy within scope of practice; explain procedures and treatments to patients and families and initiate actions to alleviate stress and discomfort
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; conduct and document ongoing assessments and responses to procedures and therapies using the nursing process
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of delegated care provided by other team members
• Facilitate patient discharge processes including timely execution of discharge orders, discharge teaching, and coordination with Case Management; actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities such as patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, and CAUTI reduction

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all members of the care team
• Proficiency with or ability to be trained on computer systems and clinical applications
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous clinical nursing experience in a hospital or acute care setting
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a patient-centered environment that emphasizes evidence-based nursing, clinical autonomy, and a culture of healing and wellness
• Work alongside a collaborative inter-professional team that values nursing excellence and continuous quality improvement