Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center•Fort Thomas, KY

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse for the 14-bed Intensive Care Unit at Ft. Thomas Hospital. The licensed registered nurse is responsible and accountable for providing evidence-based clinical care to designated patients using the nursing process. The nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care according to established ethical and cultural codes and nursing practice standards, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes. The nurse demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in every encounter with patients, families, visitors, and employees, regardless of cultural background. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
If eligible, hold a Compact (multi-state) license in the primary state of residence.
Meet contact-hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses.
Have an education focus that promotes the ability to practice in the assigned clinical area.
Demonstrate knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, and policies.
Demonstrate competence in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration.
Be competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures.
Successfully complete preceptorship and orientation to the facility and clinical area.
Be able to critically think and problem-solve in routine and emergency situations.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based clinical care to designated patients using the nursing process.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in accordance with established ethical and cultural codes and nursing practice standards.
Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy toward patients, families, visitors, and employees.