ICU – RN

Job ID: #903647 | Elizabethtown, KY

 

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Job ID: 903647

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Location

Elizabethtown, KY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, and risk factors in accordance with RN scope of practice and applicable policies.
  • Develop and implement individualized care plans, including desired outcomes determined in coordination with patients and families, and delegate tasks appropriately to team members.
  • Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; initiate actions to alleviate stress and discomfort while providing ongoing assessment and documentation.
  • Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities, including timely execution of discharge orders and coordination with Case Management.
  • Provide patient and family-centered education addressing prioritized needs based on level of comprehension.
  • Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities, including monitoring of patient satisfaction, falls, pressure ulcers, CAUTIs, and documentation audits.

Required Qualifications

  • Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members.
  • Proficiency or ability to be trained in relevant computer systems and clinical applications.

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Previous nursing experience in an ICU or critical care setting.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to practice in a patient-centered environment that values evidence-based nursing, clinical autonomy, and a holistic approach to care.
  • Work alongside a collaborative, interdisciplinary team committed to nursing excellence and continuous quality improvement.


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