Registered Nurse; RN Charge Nurse ICU

Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse - ICU

Job Type: Full Time Nights

Sign-On Bonus: available to qualified individuals

Schedule: 3x12, Nights (7p-7a)

We are part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. As an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse, you will embrace a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier.

More About Our Team

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.

How You'll Contribute

• 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.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee well-being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Certifications:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS) required within one month of hire;
  Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within six months of hire;
  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six months of hire.
• Education:
  
  Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licenses:
  Must have a current Kentucky or compact state RN license.

EEOC Statement

"Meadowview Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."