Registered Nurse RN ICU

Registered Nurse (RN) ICU at Jackson Purchase Medical Center summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Jackson Purchase Medical Center provides critical care and support to patients in a specialized 8-bed unit. This role involves direct patient care, including medication administration, monitoring patient conditions, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient wellbeing. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills, be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Kentucky, and be committed to providing compassionate and individualized care.
Registered Nurse (RN), ICU
Job Type: Full-time | Nights | 7pm-7am

We are Jackson Purchase Medical Center
We believe in:
Championing Patient Care
Doing the Right Thing
Embracing Individuality
Acting with Kindness
Making a Difference Together
We strive to Make Communities Healthier.
We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work.
JPMC has been voted as the Hospital of choice by patients and Team Members four out of the last six years. We invite you to join us and work in an environment where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center, and our accredited chest pain center.
Where We Are:
Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. In this region, there is always something for all ages, whether it is outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Excellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral program
Professional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program.
And much more…
Position Summary
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Jackson Purchase Medical Center embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to critically ill patients. This is an 8-bed unit that ensures patients receive optimal medical attention and support.
The Registered Nurse ICU provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
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.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Works with patients' families to help improve the patient's abilities and help them deal with family member's illness.
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Required Skills
Critical thinking skills
Decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Associate's degree

required
Bachelor's degree

preferred
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire
Handle With Care (HWC) within 6 months of hire
Licenses:
Registered Nurse licensed to work in the State of Kentucky.
• New Graduates may work under a KY provisional license for up to 6 months with the expectation that an RN license will be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.
EEOC Statement
'Jackson Purchase Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.'

Keywords:

Registered Nurse, ICU Nurse, Critical Care, Patient Care, Nursing, Healthcare, Medical Center, Kentucky Healthcare, Nursing Degrees, Emergency Care