Mercy Health·Paducah, Kentucky
The RN is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to acute, critical patients in the ICU. This includes assessing patient status, implementing clinical interventions, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Work Shift: Nights (United States of America)
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU (Critical Care) – Lourdes Hospital
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
Conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessment, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
Synthesizes and prioritizes information in order to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgement and clinical inquiry.
Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions
Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Lourdes
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com [recruitment@mercy.com].
Requires a current state licensure as a Registered Nurse and at least one year of RN experience. BLS or ACLS certifications are required, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.
