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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