ICU RN
Louisville, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 4000 Kresge Way
$2,377-2,603/weekHost Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
RN, Intensive Care Unit
Location: Louisville, Kentucky Employment Type: Clinical, Nursing Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week
Job Summary
The RN provides direct patient care on the Intensive Care Unit using evidence-based nursing practice, the nursing process, and critical thinking. Responsibilities include:
- Performing and documenting comprehensive patient assessments, and developing problem lists and care plans with the interprofessional team, patient, and family
- Implementing and monitoring patient care therapies and procedures, and responding to changes in patient condition
- Delegating and overseeing care provided by other team members
- Providing patient and family education and explaining procedures and treatments
- Coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges, including discharge teaching and coordination with Case Management
- Participating in unit quality improvement activities, such as patient satisfaction, patient falls, pressure ulcers, CAUTIs, and documentation audits
Required Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Valid RN license in Kentucky
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, obtained within the last year
Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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