Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,464 per week in Louisville, KY

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience License: Registered Nurse Certifications: BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Patient assessment, plan of care, clinical interventions, patient and family education, evidence-based practice Description: A professional nurse is accountable for the care of a group of patients. The RN applies educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Shift Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience License: Registered Nurse Certifications: BLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Patient assessment, plan of care, clinical interventions, patient and family education, evidence-based practice Description: A professional nurse is accountable for the care of a group of patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) focuses on safe, effective patient and family-centered care. Customer satisfaction and quality outcomes are paramount. The RN is responsible for maintaining a financially stable unit. Promoting personal development with an emphasis on evidence-based practice and education is essential. The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members. Applying the principles of the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care is expected. The RN is responsible for assessing, developing, implementing, and evaluating the plan of care. Focus areas include patient and family comfort, education, and satisfaction. The RN applies educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care. Mentoring and precepting staff is also a responsibility. Job Responsibilities: Performs assessments and reassessments per policy and procedure or as warranted by patient condition. Demonstrates the ability to make sound independent decisions. Initiates, prioritizes, and implements the plan of care. Reviews and revises the plan as indicated. Collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary services. Utilizes resources appropriately to support the needs of patients and families. Monitors and documents responses to clinical interventions. Facilitates, coordinates, provides, and evaluates education specific to patient and family needs. Delegates tasks to licensed and non-licensed personnel. Functions as a mentor and preceptor. Demonstrates, encourages, and facilitates teamwork. Identifies and communicates opportunities for improvement. Participates in quality, safety, and service process improvement efforts. Implements practice changes and complies with regulatory standards. Participates in the Practice Governance model.