ICU RN
Corbin, Kentucky
Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. - 1 Trillium Way

CCU RN - Intensive Care Unit

Location: Corbin, Kentucky Employment Type: Clinical, Nursing Contract Length: 13 weeks Position: Full time

Schedule

• 7P-7A, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week)
• May require on-call shifts at times
• Requires weekend and holiday work

Role Summary

The RN implements professional nursing practice centered on the whole person and a caring environment focused on healing and wellness. The role coordinates and provides direct patient care on the unit, including nursing rounds, assessments, and treatments; admission, transfer, and discharge activities; patient and family education; and care coordination and individualized treatment planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments, identifies risk factors, and develops prioritized problem lists
• Implements patient care therapies and procedures within scope of practice, and monitors and responds to changes in patient condition
• Sets priorities for multiple patients, organizes workload based on acuity, and delegates and oversees team members' patient care activities
• Facilitates discharge by executing orders in a timely manner and coordinating with Case Management
• Participates in unit quality improvement activities and core measures (e.g., patient falls, pressure ulcers, CAUTIs)

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Licensure: Valid, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Kentucky
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Experience: 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• Experience: Experience with wound care

Skills

• Proficiency in administering medications, wound care, IV therapy, and using medical equipment and technology
• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
• Clear verbal and written communication with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families
• Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and healthcare regulations