Intensive Care Registered Nurse Full Time Nights
About The Position
The Intensive Care Registered Nurse works in a 20-bed critical care unit specializing in neurologic care. The unit cares for patients with a range of nursing needs, including 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 plans for nursing care, and performs technical aspects of care competently. The role 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. The schedule includes every third weekend and required support shifts. A sign-on bonus is available to eligible 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 and identify patient needs and implement appropriate 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.
- Guide and support patients and families throughout the critical care journey.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus for eligible experienced critical care nurses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
