Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Lifepoint Health®; Mayfield (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) benefits

401K benefits

Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance

Competitive Paid Time Off

Professional development opportunities

Shift differentials

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for their Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This full-time position focuses on delivering critical care to patients, requiring excellent critical thinking and decisive judgment. Candidates must hold an Associate's degree and be licensed to practice in Kentucky or hold a provisional license. The role offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to work in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Require an Associate's degree with a preference for a Bachelor's degree.
• Must obtain BLS within 30 days and ACLS, PALS, HWC within 6 months of hire.
• Registered Nurse licensed in Kentucky or provisional license for new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and clinical treatments.
• Document patient care and monitor conditions.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.
• Coordinate patient care with other disciplines.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.
• Works with patients' families to help improve the patient's abilities and help them deal with family member's illness.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Stress management

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), ICU

Job Type: Full Time - Nights

We are Jackson Purchase Medical Center

We Believe In

• Championing Patient Care
• Doing the Right Thing
• Embracing Individuality
• Acting with Kindness
• Making a Difference Together

We strive to Make Communities Healthier.

We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work.

JPMC has been voted as the Hospital of choice by patients and Team Members four out of the last six years. We invite you to join us and work in an environment where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all‑private bed, Joint Commission‑accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center, and our accredited chest pain center.

Where We Are

Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. In this region, there is always something for all ages, whether it is outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.

Why Choose Us

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full‑time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program — mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
• Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
• Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN‑to‑RN bridge program.
• And much more...

Position Summary

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Jackson Purchase Medical Center embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to critically ill patients. This is an 8‑bed unit that ensures patients receive optimal medical attention and support.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.
• Works with patients' families to help improve the patient's abilities and help them deal with family member's illness.

Connect with our Nurse recruiting specialist

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Diandra at [e-mail].

Required Skills

• Critical thinking skills
• Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.

Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree required
• Bachelor's degree preferred

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire
• Handle With Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire

Licenses

• Registered Nurse licensed to work in the State of Kentucky.
• New Graduates may work under a KY provisional license for up to 6 months with the expectation that an RN license will be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.

EEOC Statement

Jackson Purchase Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.