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Job ID: 898022
Estimated Weekly Gross: $2,266.12
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Location
Lexington, KY | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, risk factors, and presenting complaint in accordance with RN scope of practice and hospital policies.
- Develop and prioritize patient problem lists and individualized care plans in coordination with the inter-professional team, patient, and family.
- Implement patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy within scope of practice; recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition appropriately.
- Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities, including timely execution of discharge orders, discharge teaching, and coordination with Case Management.
- Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of delegated care provided by other team members.
- Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing.
Required Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all members of the care team.
- Proficiency with or ability to be trained on applicable computer systems and applications.
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Previous nursing experience, with CVICU experience strongly preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Experience with evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives in an ICU or critical care setting.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to practice in a dynamic critical care environment that values nursing excellence, clinical autonomy, and a holistic, patient-centered approach to care.
- Work within a collaborative, inter-professional team culture that supports professional growth and evidence-based practice.