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Job ID: 903651
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 department policies
- Develop individualized care plans, determine desired outcomes in coordination with patients and families, and implement patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy
- Recognize, respond to, and communicate changes in patient condition; conduct ongoing assessments and document responses to procedures and therapies using the nursing process
- Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities, including timely execution of discharge orders and coordination with Case Management
- Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of 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 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 applications
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Previous nursing experience in an ICU or critical care setting
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Familiarity with evidence-based practice and current nursing research
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to practice in a patient-centered environment that values nursing excellence, holistic care, and a positive healing culture
- Work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports clinical autonomy and professional growth