Neuro ICU RN: Critical Care Impact

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care and support patient recovery. You will perform assessments, execute care plans, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and educate patients and families in partnership with the care team.

Qualified candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, hold KY RN licensure, and maintain BLS, with ACLS training to be completed within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse license in Kentucky.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for patient care in the identified practice setting.
• Performs assessment and analyzes patient problems and conditions using critical decisioning to determine need for standard, urgent or emergent interventions.
• Implements and/or modifies plan of care using assessment data, standards of care and evidence based practice inclusive of nursing care coordination, appropriate patient and family education, and discharge planning. Facilitates interdisciplinary partnership in patient care.
• Integrates ethical provisions in nursing practice and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Administers medications, IV therapy, and treatments in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Evaluates progress towards attainment of desired patient outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care and support patient recovery. You will perform assessments, execute care plans, coordinate with an interdisciplinary team, and educate patients and families in partnership with the care team.

Qualified candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, hold KY RN licensure, and maintain BLS, with ACLS training to be completed within 90 days of hire.