RN – Intensive Care Unit; ICU

Job Information

2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN A HOSPITAL SETTING REQUIRED. MUST HAVE KY/COMPACT LICENSE  AND ACLS REQUIRED.

Hospital: Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Location: Frankfort, Kentucky

Address: 299 Kings Daughters Drive

Unit Name: 650

Building: Main

Cost Center:

Unit Specifics:

• Number of Beds: 10
• Patient Ratios: 2:1, 3:1
• Unit staffing description (unit secretaries and tech availability):
  Clinical Nurse Coordinators (CNC), RNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs
• Type of equipment:
  Philips Telemetry, Baxter pumps, iMobile, Vents, glucometer
• Documentation system:
  Meditech Expanse
• Scheduling requirements:
  Every other weekend, three 12 hours shifts
• Floating policy:
  May float to PCU, 3rd floor, or ED
• Patient Experience requirements:
  At least 2 years of ICU experience

Hospital Specifics: Frankfort Regional Medical Center is a 173-bed acute care facility that has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of care, including Magnet designation for nursing excellence. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital is conveniently located off I-64 in Central Kentucky approximately 50 miles from Louisville and 30 miles from Lexington.

Certifications: Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS required, ACLS required, current NIH (must be certified annually)

Requested Skill Set: CPap and BiPap management, Port access, therapeutic phlebotomy

Must have: 2 years ICU Experience

Advanced skills needed: preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment, central lines, blood transfusion, ventilators

Procedures performed on unit: telemetry monitoring, paracentesis (physician led), BiPap, therapeutic phlebotomy

Certifications

Required:

Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS required, ACLS required, current NIH (must be certified annually)

Dress Code: Navy or gray scrubs

Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines. Specific policies related to skill sets, procedures, etc. will be made available upon request, indicated need, and facility approval.

Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards.

• Daisy Nominations
• Inclusion in staff and hospital celebrations
• Unit Prizes done bi-weekly for patient/staff recognition for exceptional teamwork and patient care

Additional information to entice candidates: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc. We utilize Group Me to communicate information, ask questions, and celebrate one another. The unit is home to several travelers who have continued to extend contracts due to our excellent teamwork and amazing staff. The unit is fully supported with a director and manager, as well as a clinical educator.

We have excellent interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with all providers.

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Benefits & Perks: Medasource Healthcare offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer: The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Note:

This description reflects current duties and requirements and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer.