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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
Location: Lexington, KY
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $2,153 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments in accordance with RN scope of practice, considering patient culture, age, and developmental level
• Develop and prioritize problem lists, determine desired patient outcomes, and implement individualized care plans in coordination with patients, families, and the inter-professional team
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; conduct and document ongoing assessments and responses to procedures and therapies
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care activities performed by other team members
• Facilitate patient discharge processes including discharge teaching, execution of discharge orders, and coordination with Case Management
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky
• 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 relevant computer systems and applications
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures

• Previous clinical nursing experience in a medical surgical or telemetry setting
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Work within a care environment that values nursing excellence, evidence-based practice, and a holistic, patient-centered philosophy
• Opportunity to collaborate across disciplines and contribute meaningfully to quality improvement initiatives and patient outcomes