Intensive Care Registered Nurse Full Time Nights

BHS • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Intensive Care Registered Nurse works in a 20-bed critical care unit specializing in neurologic care. Patients may require care for stroke, post-operative neurosurgery, ventricular drains, abdominal pressure monitoring, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and hypothermia. The nurse assesses and identifies patient needs, implements appropriate interventions, establishes and maintains a plan of care, directs nursing interventions toward resolving problems, and performs technical aspects of care competently. The nurse also serves as a resource for patients and families throughout the critical care journey.

This is a full-time night-shift position of 36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Every third weekend and support shifts are required. The position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for experienced critical care nurses.

Requirements

• Active Kentucky nursing 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 patients and identify their needs.
• Implement appropriate patient interventions.
• Establish and maintain a plan for the delivery of nursing care.
• Ensure nursing interventions and activities are directed toward resolving patient problems.
• Perform technical aspects of care competently.
• Use strong critical-thinking skills in providing critical care.
• Serve as a resource for patients and families throughout the critical care journey.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligibility for experienced critical care nurses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed