Intensive Care Registered Nurse PRN Days

Baptist Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health's ICU unit is a 20-bed critical care area focused on neurologic care, stroke and post-op neurosurgery needs. PRN Days shifts and 3-12 hour coverage every 6 weeks support 24/7 patient care in a high-acuity environment.

The ICU nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing interventions, using strong critical thinking to guide care for these complex patients and to support families during the critical care journey.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• The ICU nurse assesses and identifies patient needs and implements appropriate interventions for the patient.
• Establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care and directs nursing activities accordingly.
• Acts as a resource to patients and families, guiding them through the critical care journey and supporting decision-making.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Nursing skills

Education

RN license in Kentucky

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

• 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.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.