Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Job Type : PRN | Shift varies\n\nAbout Us : \n\nAt Meadowview Regional Medical Center, we recognize that people are our greatest asset. Join our team where your individuality is celebrated, and your contributions matter. Our 100-bed, acute care facility is Joint Commission accredited and has been recognized as one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the nation five times in the last decade. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare to the communities we serve.\n\nMeadowview Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a nationwide network committed to enhancing community health through acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health services. From your first day with us to your next career milestone, we value your experience.\n\nLocation : \n\nOur facility is nestled along the serene southern banks of the Ohio River, within the charming community of Maysville, Kentucky. Enjoy the advantages of urban amenities combined with the welcoming atmosphere of a smaller city. Our southern hospitality and forward-thinking leadership create an environment that feels much larger than its footprint.\n\nWhy You Should Join Us : \n

• Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K options for full-time staff\n
• Generous Paid Time Off\n
• Employee Assistance Program offering mental, physical, and financial wellness support\n
• Tuition Reimbursement / Assistance for eligible candidates\n
• Career advancement opportunities with attentive and supportive leadership\n
• Ongoing education and training opportunities\n
• And much more!\n\nPosition Overview : \n\nThe Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a focused 6-bed area dedicated to providing direct patient care for critically ill adult patients, utilizing the nursing process in alignment with established standards of practice and our organizational policies and values.\n
• Administer medications, collect specimens, and deliver clinical treatments as part of patient care.\n
• Maintain accurate documentation of all patient care activities.\n
• Continuously monitor and report on patient conditions, collaborating with care teams, physicians, and families.\n
• Assist patients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.\n
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care, including transfers, discharges, and psychosocial support.\n
• Assess the educational needs of patients and families, providing appropriate resources tailored to individual circumstances.\n
• Act as an advocate for patients' physical and emotional health.\n
• Be prepared to float to other departments to maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios.\n
• Manage ventilators and other critical respiratory devices as needed.\n
• Demonstrate skills in titrating and maintaining critical drips for ICU patients, including understanding related indications and contraindications.\n
• Successfully complete a rhythm recognition assessment within 90 days of hire / transfer.\n\nMinimum Qualifications : \n\nEducation : \n
• Associate's degree required\n
• Bachelor's degree preferred\n\nCertifications : \n
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire\n
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire\n
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year of hire\n
• Handle with Care training to be completed within 30 days of orientation and annually thereafter\n\nLicensure : \n
• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of Kentucky\n\nConnect with Us : \nNot ready to apply or have questions? Reach out to our RN recruiting specialist via email.\n\nEqual Opportunity Employment Statement : \n\nMeadowview Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to ensuring Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees, adhering to all relevant laws against discrimination and harassment in the workplace.