Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Richmond, KY

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Richmond, KY
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 901465

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location


Richmond, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaints in accordance with RN scope of practice and hospital policies.
• Develop individualized care plans by determining desired outcomes in coordination with patients, families, and the inter-professional team; implement patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy within scope of practice.
• Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; conduct and document ongoing assessments and responses to procedures and therapies using the nursing process.
• Facilitate patient discharge processes by executing discharge orders in a timely manner, performing discharge teaching, and coordinating plans with Case Management and other team members as indicated.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of delegated patient care provided by other team members.
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTIs, and documentation auditing.

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

• Previous nursing experience in a clinical setting.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Work in a patient-centered environment that values nursing excellence, evidence-based practice, and a holistic approach to care.
• Opportunity to contribute to a collaborative, inter-professional team committed to healing, wellness, and continuous quality improvement.