Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital seeks a compassionate Registered Nurse for our Med-Surg/Telemetry unit. The RN delivers evidence-based inpatient care, including complex assessments, telemetry monitoring, medication administration, and coordination of interdisciplinary treatment plans. You will support diverse, often underserved patients and families with education and culturally responsive communication, while upholding safety, quality, and infection prevention standards. This role offers the opportunity to advance your skills in a collaborative, mission-driven team improving health equity in South Los Angeles. Provide comprehensive Med-Surg and telemetry nursing care to adult inpatients on a busy hospital unit. Continuously monitor, interpret, and document cardiac rhythms and vital signs, escalating abnormalities promptly. Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments safely, following hospital protocols and best practices. Perform detailed assessments, develop and update individualized care plans, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds. Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, discharge plans, and self-care in a culturally responsive manner. Maintain accurate, timely EHR documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory and hospital standards. Promote a safe environment through infection prevention, fall reduction, and adherence to patient safety initiatives. Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and allied health professionals to coordinate transitions of care. Support quality improvement efforts, evidence-based practice, and unit-based projects to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrate MLK Community Hospital’s mission and values in service to diverse, underserved populations. Acute care nursing Medical-Surgical nursing Telemetry monitoring Cardiac rhythm interpretation IV therapy and medication administration Electronic Health Records (EHR) documentation Patient assessment and care planning Wound care and post-op care Care coordination and discharge planning Infection prevention and control Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current CA RN license BLS certification ACLS certification Telemetry certification or arrhythmia competency Med-Surg certification (preferred)