Intensive Care Registered Nurse PRN Days

Baptist Health System KY & IN; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health System KY & IN is seeking a PRN ICU nurse for our 20-bed neurosciences-focused unit in Louisville. The role involves 12-hour day shifts, rapid assessment, and implementing interventions to support patients with stroke, post-op neurosurgery, and complex critical care needs.

You must hold an active Kentucky RN license, BCLS within 90 days, and ACLS within six months for experienced staff and within one year for new graduates.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions.
• Establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; directs nursing interventions to resolve problems.
• Provides support and resources to patients and families through the critical care journey.

Skills

Critical thinking

Job description

SummaryJob Description:PRN Days - one 12-hour shiftAbout 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 Experience1. Active Kentucky License2. 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.If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.