Registered Nurse, Critical Care

UK St. Claire • Morehead, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care to critical care patients before, during, and after procedures in alignment with physician’s orders and individual patient needs. Ensures adherence to recognized standards of nursing practice. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Educates patients and families regarding care plans and procedural expectations. Maintains accurate documentation to support quality and continuity of care.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing
• 0-2 years of experience in nursing, or a relevant area
• Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certified
• TNCC or BTLS
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified (NRP)

Responsibilities

• Performs patient safety initiatives throughout the procedural process.
• Assesses patients under critical care and conducts screenings using standard scales as required.
• Documents changes in patient condition and evaluates the effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
• Utilizes safe medication practices, including the five rights of medication administration, barcode scanning, and unit-specific safety processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medication actions, usual dosages, indications, and side effects for all medications administered.
• Provides teaching and educational materials to patients and significant others according to care, treatment, and identified risks.
• Documents patient and family understanding of educational materials and instructions provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree