Intensive Care Registered Nurse PRN Nights
About The Position
PRN night position requiring one 12-hour shift per week, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The nurse works in a 20-bed Intensive Care Unit specializing in neurologic care. The unit’s patient needs include stroke, postoperative neurosurgery, ventricular drains, abdominal pressure monitoring, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), and hypothermia. The ICU nurse assesses and identifies patient needs, implements appropriate interventions, establishes and maintains a plan for nursing care, directs care activities 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. Strong critical thinking skills are required.
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 delivery of nursing care.
- Direct nursing interventions and activities toward resolving problems.
- Perform technical aspects of care competently.
- Guide and support patients and families throughout the critical care journey.
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