Registered Nurse, Critical Care
About The Position
At UK St. Claire, staff are considered a vital asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. The organization aims to foster employee talent and potential, provide safe working conditions, and ensure equal compensation rates. The Registered Nurse, Critical Care delivers comprehensive patient care to critical care patients before, during, and after procedures, in accordance with physician orders and individual patient needs. The nurse follows recognized standards of nursing practice, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes, educates patients and families about care plans and procedural expectations, and 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; all experience must be paid and in the same related field.
- Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Based on assigned area: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), NIH Stroke Scale certification, TNCC or BTLS, or Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification (NRP).
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on hours worked per week; volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred.
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.
- Uses safe medication practices, including the five rights of medication administration, barcode scanning, and unit-specific safety processes.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the actions, usual dosages, indications, and side effects of medications administered.
- Provides patients and significant others with teaching and educational materials according to care, treatment, and identified risks.
- Documents patient and family understanding of educational materials and instructions provided.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
