Registered Nurse ICU

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Location

Lexington, Kentucky

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments, incorporating culture, age, developmental level, and risk factors into individualized care planning.
• Implement patient care therapies and procedures with clinical autonomy within scope of practice, and communicate changes in patient condition to the appropriate care team members.
• Facilitate admission, transfer, and discharge activities, including timely execution of discharge orders and coordination with Case Management.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and monitor accuracy and completeness of patient care provided by other team members.
• Provide patient and family-centered education addressing prioritized problems according to the patient's level of comprehension.
• Actively participate in unit-based quality improvement activities including patient satisfaction, fall prevention, pressure ulcer prevention, CAUTI reduction, and documentation auditing.

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Kentucky.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care team members.
• Ability to assess age-specific patient safety issues and implement appropriate safety measures.
• Proficiency with or ability to be trained on computer systems and clinical applications.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous nursing experience in an ICU or acute care setting.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to practice in a patient-centered, evidence-based environment that values nursing excellence and a holistic approach to care.
• Work within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports professional growth and a positive healing environment.