Job Title Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry Location Elizabethtown, KY | Acute Care 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 facility policies. • Develop individualized care plans, determine desired outcomes in coordination with patients and families, and fully implement patient care therapies and procedures 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 admission, transfer, and discharge activities, including timely execution of discharge orders, discharge teaching, and coordination with Case Management. • 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, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing. Required Qualifications • Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky. • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required. • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members. • 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) preferred. • Familiarity with evidence-based practice, core measures, and quality improvement initiatives. Why Join Us • Opportunity to practice in a patient-centered environment that emphasizes nursing excellence, evidence-based care, and a collaborative team culture. • Work within a supportive interdisciplinary team that values professional growth and holistic patient care.