Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
The Registered Nurse (RN) works in 2B ICU, a 19-bed neuro ICU serving patients with cerebrovascular accidents, neurosurgical conditions, carotid surgery and carotid stent procedures. The unit supports the comprehensive stroke program when patients require critical care and also cares for surgical post-operative, cardiac intervention, sepsis, general surgery and complex-care ICU patients. The RN practices professional nursing with the patient as a whole person, fostering a caring environment centered on healing and wellness. The RN demonstrates compassion, acceptance, respect and empathy. More than 50% of the clinical nurse’s time is spent coordinating, ensuring and providing direct patient care on the unit. This includes nursing rounds, assessments and treatments; facilitating admissions, transfers and discharges; providing patient- and family-centered education; and coordinating care and individualized treatment planning as applicable. The position is full-time, day shift.
Requirements
- Current RN licensure or work permit in Kentucky.
- Bachelor’s or associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
- Applicants with an associate degree in nursing and less than 10 years of experience must enroll in a bachelor’s degree program within 12 months of hire and earn the degree within 5 years.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- ACLS, PALS, NRP and successful completion of a dysrhythmia class, as required by the department of assignment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, ensure and provide direct patient care activities on the unit.
- Conduct nursing rounds, assessments and treatments.
- Facilitate patient admission, transfer and discharge activities.
- Provide patient- and family-centered education.
- Coordinate care and individualized treatment planning, as applicable.
- Support a caring environment focused on healing and wellness.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Pet insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Company-paid maternity and paternity leave
- 5 days of paid time off available upon hire
- Bereavement leave, including pets
- PTO sell-back program
- Compassionate leave sharing program (PTO donation)
- Employee Support Fund for employees needing emergency financial support
- Retirement plan with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
