Registered Nurse (RN) ICU

Lifepoint Health; Maysville (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO & Insurance

Tuition assistance & 401(k)

Well-being programs

Professional Development

Job summary

Meadowview Regional Medical Center is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time, day-shift role. The ICU unit provides direct care to critically ill adults, following nursing processes and organizational standards. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong patient advocacy, teamwork, and the ability to titrate critical drips and manage ventilators. Kentucky RN licensure with BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications is required.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license required.
• BLS within one month of hire.
• ACLS within six months of hire.
• PALS within six months of hire.
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs plan of care interventions, including medication administration and treatments.
• Documents patient care provided.
• Monitors and communicates patient condition to care team, physician, patient and family.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Coordinates patient care across disciplines and handles transfers and discharges.
• Educates patient/family on care as appropriate to age and condition.
• Floats to other departments to maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Manages ventilators and critical drips in ICU when needed.

Skills

Active Kentucky RN License

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Job Type: Full Time | Days

Sign-On Bonus available to qualified individuals

Schedule: 3x12, Days (7a-7p)

Your experience matters

Meadowview Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

The ICU is a 6-bed unit that provides direct patient care to critically ill adult patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

How you'll contribute

An ICU Registered Nurse (RN) who excels in this role:

• 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.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Floats to other departments as needed to maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Able to manage ventilators, cpap/bipap, vapotherms.
• Able to titrate and maintain critical drips on the ICU patient, including knowledge of indications, contraindications, and side effects.
• Must pass a rhythm recognition test within 90 days of hire/transfer

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a Active Kentucky RN License Required (single state or compact). If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.

Additional requirements include:

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required within one month of hire, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire
• Education: Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Licenses: Must have a current Kentucky or compact state RN license.

EEOC Statement

Meadowview Regional Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer.Meadowview Regional Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.