RN - ICU

Overview

Job Summary: Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment

• Documents patient care given
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

• Associate's Degree Nursing (ADN), required
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing (BSN), preferred

• Valid and current Kentucky RN state licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Prefer National Certification in area of specialty or within 2 years of hire