Intensive Care Registered Nurse PRN Nights
About The Position
The Intensive Care Registered Nurse works in a 20-bed ICU specializing in neurologic care. The unit cares for patients with a variety of needs, including stroke, post-operative neurosurgery, ventricular drains, abdominal pressure monitoring, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and hypothermia. The ICU nurse assesses patient needs, identifies appropriate interventions, establishes and maintains a plan of nursing care, and delivers care competently. The role calls for strong critical-thinking skills and includes guiding patients and families through the stages of the critical-care journey. This is a PRN night position requiring one 12-hour shift per week, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Requirements
- Active Kentucky license.
- BCLS certification required within 90 days of employment.
- ACLS certification required within six months for experienced staff nurses and within one year for new graduate nurses.
- Strong critical-thinking skills.
Responsibilities
- Assess and identify patient needs.
- Implement appropriate patient interventions.
- Establish and maintain a plan for the delivery of nursing care.
- Direct nursing care interventions and activities toward resolving patient problems.
- Perform technical aspects of care competently.
- Serve as a resource for patients and families throughout the critical-care journey.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
