Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Lourdes Hospital - PRN

Mercy Health • Paducah, KY

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About The Position

The ICU (Critical Care) Registered Nurse at Lourdes Hospital delivers nursing care to acute and critically ill patients who require intensive medical care. The role assesses patient status, prioritizes problems and needs, develops and carries out care plans, and works to improve patient outcomes while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

The nurse collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team; conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing assessments; plans, implements, and evaluates treatment; and uses clinical judgment and inquiry to take timely, evidence-based, patient-focused action. The role also involves anticipating and responding to rapidly changing conditions and administering medications according to applicable state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.

This position is PRN, with a stated scheduled weekly hours figure of 0.01, and works day shift. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred but not required. Current state RN licensure is required. BLS or ACLS is preferred at hire and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within six months of hire. PALS is preferred at hire and is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS for pediatric units, also before direct patient care. One year of RN experience is required; six months of RN experience in Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or an Emergency Department is preferred.

Requirements

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• One year of RN experience.
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is required within six months of hire.
• PALS is required in lieu of BLS/ACLS for Pediatric Units and must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).
• BLS or ACLS certification preferred at hire.
• PALS certification preferred at hire.
• Six months of RN experience in a Med/Surg, Critical Care, Stepdown, or Emergency Department unit.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct and analyze initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Synthesize and prioritize information to take immediate, decisive, evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgment and clinical inquiry.
• Anticipate and respond confidently to rapidly changing patient conditions.
• Administer medications safely, consistent with state requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assess patient status, determine the priority of patient problems and needs, and develop and perform care plans to improve outcomes.
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level