Registered Nurse, Critical Care

SCR St. Claire Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

SCR St. Claire Medical Center, Inc. in Morehead, Kentucky seeks a dedicated registered nurse to deliver comprehensive patient care before, during, and after procedures, aligned with physician orders and individual patient needs.

The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes and ensures accurate documentation for quality and continuity of care. The role emphasizes patient safety, critical care assessments, medication safety, and patient/family education, with night,

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of nursing experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Active RN license with ACLS and BLS certifications; other area-specific certifications as required.
• Associate’s degree in nursing; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient safety initiatives throughout the procedural process.
• Assesses patients under critical care and conducts screenings using standard scales.
• Documents changes in patient condition and evaluates the effectiveness of care and interventions.
• Utilizes safe medication practices, including the five rights of medication administration and barcode scanning.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medication actions, dosages, indications, and side effects.
• Provides teaching and educational materials to patients and families.
• Documents patient and family understanding of educational materials and instructions.

Skills

Patient care

Critical care nursing

Documentation

Medication safety

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care to crucial care patients before, during, and after procedures in alignment with physician’s orders and individual patient needs. Ensures adherence to recognized standards of nursing practice. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Educates patients and families regarding care plans and procedural expectations. Maintains accurate documentation to support quality and continuity of care.

Essential Functions

• Performs patient safety initiatives throughout the procedural process.
• Assesses patients under critical care and conducts screenings using standard scales as required.
• Documents changes in patient condition and evaluates the effectiveness and timeliness of care and interventions.
• Utilizes safe medication practices, including the five rights of medication administration, barcode scanning, and unit-specific safety processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medication actions, usual dosages, indications, and side effects for all medications administered.
• Provides teaching and educational materials to patients and significant others according to care, treatment, and identified risks.
• Documents patient and family understanding of educational materials and instructions provided.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

Associate’s degree in nursing. Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Experience Requirement

0-2 years of experience in nursing, or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Certifications & Licensure

Current and active Registered Nurse (RN) license, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS). Depending on area assigned: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), NIH Stroke Scale Certified, TNCC or BTLS, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certified (NRP).

Working Conditions

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Radiation: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

Combative/violent people: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing). Also involves some exposure to risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.

Location & Work Schedule

Department: Director, Acute Care; Shift: Nights. Time Type: Part time. Address: 222 Medical Circle, City, State: Morehead, Kentucky.