RN Intensive Care
Company: CHI Flaget Memorial Hospital
Location: Bardstown
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview
As our ICU Nurse at CHI Flaget Memorial Hospital, you'll monitor
patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive
injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. - -You'll begin each
shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your
rounds. You'll provide continued care and perform procedures as
detailed in the care plan. This could mean assisting a physician
with a chest tube or central line, providing wound care, ensuring
patients - MRI or CT, or administering medications. - -To thrive in
this role, you'll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and
react. You'll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused
and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout
your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best
interests when they cannot. However, your sound judgment during an
emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the
radar for advancement. -Flaget Memorial Hospital is a 52-bed
facility located in Bardstown Kentucky. We provide care for
patients from Nelson Hardin Marion Washington Spencer Bullitt and
LaRue counties. Founded in 1951 by the Sisters of Charity of
Nazareth Flaget Memorial Hospital is nationally recognized for
orthopedic care surgical care and inpatient satisfaction. We offer
a complete array of services including cancer care heart care
outpatient rehabilitation skilled nursing weight loss surgery pain
management general surgery obstetrics and gynecology maternity care
and sports medicine. The cancer center is proud to be able to
provide full support and cancer care to patients through its
medical and radiation oncology programs. CHI Saint Joseph Health
supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a
Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and
Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With
our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building
healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and
vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both
inside our hospitals and out in the community. -
Responsibilities
Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient
comfortAnticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and
emotional needs of patients and familiesGuides and directs
healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for
patientsMaintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and
use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices)
Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms
with necessaryInitiates emergency support measures (i.e.,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from
injury)Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying
drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene) - -THIS JOB OFFERS AN
INCENTIVE:
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Keywords: CHI Flaget Memorial Hospital, Louisville , RN Intensive Care, Healthcare , Bardstown, Kentucky
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