RN, ICU/OHU, 7p-7a

About the role

Audubon’s ICU is a 48-bed unit with 36 ICU beds and 12 CVICU beds, specializing in cardiac care with an emphasis on open heart recovery. This unit is the only Norton facility that is DNV VAD accredited and serves as the ECMO center for Norton Healthcare. It cares for complex, critically ill patients.

A professional nurse in this unit is accountable for the care of a group of patients, focusing on safe, effective patient- and family-centered care, customer satisfaction, and quality outcomes. The RN assists in maintaining a financially stable unit, promotes personal development with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, and supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members.

Using the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care, the RN assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates the plan of care, with a focus on patient and family comfort, education, and satisfaction. The RN applies professional experience to deliver quality care and mentor/precept staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective patient- and family-centered care.
• Assist in maintaining a financially stable unit.
• Promote personal development through evidence-based practice and education within a Practice Governance framework.
• Supervise licensed and non-licensed staff members.
• Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate the plan of care using the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care.
• Focus on patient and family comfort, education, and satisfaction.
• Deliver quality care and mentor/precept staff using educational and professional experiences.

Qualifications

• No experience required for full-time or part-time positions.
• If PRN, must have one year of RN/LPN experience in an inpatient, acute-care setting.
• Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance to aid with school costs.
• Relocation Assistance to help with moving to the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area.
• Encompass Program: Supports new graduate nurses transitioning from student to practicing nurse, building confidence and professional relationships.
• Employee Referral Incentive to support networking and team growth.
• Comprehensive Benefits package to support individual needs.
• Retention Incentive Program: Additional incentive payments for designated units.
• Access to learning and career growth opportunities, employee wellness programs, employee resource groups, and volunteer opportunities.