ICU Registered Nurse
Frankfort, KY
The Judge Group
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN A HOSPITAL SETTING REQUIRED

MUST HAVE KY/COMPACT LICENSE AT SUBMISSION

BLS AND ACLS REQUIRED

Hospital:  Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Location: Frankfort, Kentucky

Address:299 Kings Daughters Drive

Unit Name: 650

Building: Main

Cost Center:

General Information

Unit Specifics:

·         Number of Beds : 10

·         Patient Ratios :2:1, 3:1

·         Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) : Clinical Nurse Coordinators (CNC), RNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs

·         Type of equipment : Philips Telemetry, Baxter pumps, iMobile, Vents, glucometer

·         Documentation system: Meditech Expanse

·         Scheduling requirements: Every other weekend, three 12 hours shifts

·         Floating policy: May float to PCU, 3rd floor, or ED

·         Patient Experience requirements: At least 2 years of ICU experience

Hospital Specifics- - Frankfort Regional Medical Center is a 173-bed acute care facility that has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of care, including Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital is conveniently located off I-64 in Central Kentucky approximately 50 miles from Louisville and 30 miles from Lexington.

·         Certifications: Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS required, ACLS required, current NIH (must be certified annually)

Hiring profile

Requested Skill Set: CPap and BiPap management, Port access, therapeutic phlebotom

Must have:

 2 years ICU Experience

Advanced skills needed: preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment, central lines, blood transfusion, ventilators

Procedures performed on unit:  telemetry monitoring, paracentesis (physician led), BiPap, therapeutic phlebotomy

Certifications Required: Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS required, ACLS required, current NIH (must be certified annually)

Dress Code: (Required uniform)

·          Navy or gray scrubs

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.

·         Specific polices related to skill sets, procedures, etc. will be made available upon request, indicated need, and facility approval. 

Awards/Recognition:  Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards.. 

·         Daisy Nominations

·         Inclusion in staff and hospital celebrations

·         Unit Prizes done bi-weekly for patient/staff recognition for exceptional team work and patient care

Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment:  Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc.

·         We utilize GroupMe to communicate information, ask questions, and to celebrate one another.

·         The unit is home to several travelers who have continued to extend contracts due to our excellent teamwork and amazing staff.

·         The unit is fully supported with a director and Manger, as well as a clinical educator.

·         We have excellent interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with all providers.