Registered Nurse (RN) ICU
About the role
The ICU is a 6-bed unit that provides direct patient care to critically ill adult patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
- Documents patient care given.
- Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients, families, and staff.
- Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
- Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
- Floats to other departments as needed to maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Able to manage ventilators, cpap/bipap, vapotherms.
- Able to titrate and maintain critical drips on the ICU patient, including knowledge of indications, contraindications, and side effects.
- Must pass a rhythm recognition test within 90 days of hire/transfer.
Requirements
- Current Kentucky or compact state RN license.
- Associate's degree from an accredited nursing school.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within one month of hire.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 1 year of hire.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required within 1 year of hire.
- Handle with Care certification required within 30 days of orientation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of critical care nursing practices and procedures.
- Proficiency in computer systems and electronic health record (EHR).
Benefits
Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
Pay
Commensurate with experience.
Schedule
PRN (as needed)