RN Med Surg/Tele

MLK Community Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled RN Med Surg/Tele nurse to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team in serving the diverse and historically underserved communities of South Los Angeles.

As a Registered Nurse on our Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to adult patients with a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions, many of whom require continuous cardiac and telemetry monitoring.

Working in our modern, nonprofit safety-net hospital, you will play a critical role in promoting excellent clinical outcomes, health equity, and a dignified patient experience.In this role, you will perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care, administer medications and treatments, monitor complex clinical conditions, and interpret telemetry and cardiac rhythms for early identification of changes in patient status.

You will manage multiple patients in a fast-paced environment, utilizing strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice to prioritize interventions and escalate care when necessary.

You will collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, case managers, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, ensure safe transitions, and support discharge planning.You will be responsible for maintaining meticulous and timely electronic documentation, adhering to all hospital policies, regulatory standards, and patient safety protocols.

You will provide clear education and compassionate support to patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, procedures, and self-care, using culturally competent communication that reflects the community we serve.

A commitment to infection prevention, fall reduction, pain management, and quality improvement initiatives is essential.The culture at MLK Community Hospital is mission-driven and patient-first, emphasizing respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

As an RN on the Med Surg/Tele unit, you will participate in team huddles, shared governance, and performance improvement projects aimed at enhancing quality, equity, and patient satisfaction.

You will help foster a supportive environment where all team members contribute ideas and feel valued, and where diversity and inclusion are celebrated as strengths.This position offers the opportunity to grow professionally in an acute care setting that blends advanced technology with a deep commitment to community service.

You will gain broad clinical exposure to medical-surgical and telemetry patients, expand your skills in cardiac monitoring and complex care management, and have access to ongoing education and training.

In addition to a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, you will have the chance to make a direct, meaningful impact in an underserved community every day by delivering compassionate, high-quality nursing care aligned with our hospital’s mission and values.