CVICU Registered Nurse Full Time Days

BHS • Louisville, KY

114d

About The Position

The ICU nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions for the patient. The ICU Nurse establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently. ICU nurses must have strong critical thinking skills. The critical care nurse acts as a family and patient resource to guide them through all stages of the patient’s critical care journey.

Requirements

• Active Kentucky License.
• BCLS required within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS required within six months for experienced staff nurses and within one year for new graduate nurses.
• Previous critical care or open-heart experience recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient needs.
• Implement appropriate interventions for patients.
• Establish and maintain a plan for the delivery of nursing care.
• Direct nursing care interventions and activities to resolve problems.
• Perform technical aspects of care competently.
• Act as a family and patient resource throughout the critical care journey.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees