Intensive Care Registered Nurse PRN Days

BHS; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Louisville, KY is seeking an ICU nurse for PRN coverage with day shifts. The ICU is a 20-bed unit specializing in neurologic care, handling stroke, post-op neurosurgery, and related critical care needs.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, and providing support to patients and families throughout the critical care journey. Kentucky RN license, BCLS, and ACLS within specified timelines are required.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license.
• BCLS required within 90 days of employment.
• ACLS required within six months for experienced staff nurses and within one year for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and implement nursing interventions in ICU.
• Establish and maintain a care plan and guide families through the patient’s critical care journey.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse license (Kentucky)

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Summary

3- 12 hour shift coverage every 6 weeks

Job Description

PRN, Days

About the Unit

The Intensive Care unit (ICU) is a 20 bed critical care unit specializing in neurologic care. Staff working in ICU will encounter a variety of nursing needs from stroke, post-op neurosurgery, ventricular drains, abdominal pressure monitoring, CRRT to hypothermia.

Job Duties

The ICU nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions for the patient. The ICU Nurse establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently. ICU nurses must have strong critical thinking skills. The critical care nurse acts as a family and patient resource to guide them through all stages of the patient’s critical care journey.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience

1. Active Kentucky License
2. BCLS Required within 90 days of employment.
3. ACLS will be required within six months for experienced staff nurses and within one year for new graduate nurses.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.