Registered Nurse (RN), ICU

Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application. Job Type: Full-time | Who We Are: People are our passion and purpose . Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a 100-bed, acute care, Joint Commission accredited facility named one of the 100 Top Hospitals in the country five times in the past decade. We strive to deliver high-quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Meadowview Regional Medical Center is a part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities st healthier ® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters. Where We Are: Nestled along the south banks of the Ohio River in northeastern Kentucky, the picturesque town of Maysville is one of the state's best kept secrets. We are proud to offer amenities of a larger metropolitan area, with the comforts and intimacy of a small city, southern hospitality and progressive leadership have made this city live much larger than its size. Why Choose Us: Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees Competitive Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program - mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants Advancement opportunities with responsive, supportive leadership Continuing education opportunities And much more€¦ Position Summary: The ICU is a 6-bed unit that provides direct patient care to critically ill adult patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. 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.

Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.

Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.

Floats to other departments as needed to maintain safe nurse-to-patient ratios.

Able to manage ventilators, cpap/bipap, vapotherms.

Able to titrate and maintain critical drips on the ICU patient, including knowledge of indications, contraindications, and side effects.

Must pass a rhythm recognition test within 90 days of hire/transfer.

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 1 year of hire Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 1 year of hire Handle with Care to be received within 30 days of orientation and kept annually License: Registered Nurse licensed to work in the state of Kentucky Connect with our RN recruiting specialist Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Katelin by emailing Katelin.Wise@lifepointhealth.net EEOC Statement "Meadowview Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Meadowview Regional 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."