Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse ICU

Lifepoint Health • Maysville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The ICU is a 6-bed unit that provides direct patient care to critically ill adult patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. As an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.

Requirements

• Current Kentucky or compact state RN license
• Associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within one month of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire
• Associate’s degree required
• Must have a current Kentucky or compact state RN license.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises and mentors nursing and support staff during assigned shift.
• Determines staffing levels and assignments based on availability, abilities, census, acuity, and workflow.
• Provides direct patient care as needed and may take patient assignments to meet staffing needs.
• Floats between staff to assist with problem-solving.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies issues affecting outcomes.
• Responds to patient care complaints and manages them through established channels.
• Performs role-specific duties including entering orders, performing admissions/discharges, and coordinating transfers.
• Ensures staff have necessary equipment and supplies to provide safe, quality care.
• Integrates evidence-based practices into operations and protocols.
• Creates and fosters an environment that encourages professional growth.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuing education.
• Provides quality patient care; works flexible shifts/units as needed.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus available to qualified individuals
• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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