Intensive Care Registered Nurse PRN Nights

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health ICU in Louisville, KY is seeking a PRN Night ICU Nurse for a single 12-hour shift each week (7P-7A). The 20-bed unit specializes in neurologic care with diverse cases from stroke to post-op neurosurgery. Responsibilities include patient assessment, care planning, and family guidance throughout critical care.

The role requires an active Kentucky license, BCLS within 90 days, and ACLS within specified timelines. Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify patient needs in the ICU and implement interventions.
• Establish and maintain a plan for delivery of nursing care; ensure nursing interventions address problems.
• Serve as a resource to patients and families through the critical care journey.

Education

Active Kentucky License

BCLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

PRN, Nights - one 12-hour shift per week 7P-7A

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.