Job Summary
The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU. This role carries out clinical interventions, administers medications, and monitors patients’ conditions while working with the care team to support coordinated treatment, discharge planning, and education for patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Perform clinical interventions for critically ill ICU patients.
- Administer prescribed medications and closely monitor patient status.
- Coordinate care and discharge planning in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Educate patients and their families about care and related needs.
Qualifications
- Current RN license issued by Kentucky or a compact state.
- Associate degree in nursing.
- Obtain BLS, ACLS, PALS, and Handle With Care certifications within the specified timeframes after hire.
Lifepoint Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
