RN Mother Baby FT Nights

This position is accountable for the daily patient care operations of the assigned department, working under the direction of the Nurse Manager on assigned shifts. Responsible for daily patient care assignments, maintaining clinical standards of care, maintaining labor productivity and supervision of the patient care environment; supporting the care team. Supports the activities of the Nurse Manager. Maintains positive inter- and intra-departmental relationships. Directs patient throughput activities in the assigned unit. Maintains evidence-based nursing practices to achieve desirable patient outcomes in accordance with the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act. Provides direct supervision of personnel practicing on Nursing Units, makes patient care assignments, evaluates assignments, facilitates patient throughout, and directly observes staff performance on their assigned shift. Proactively matches existing resources seeking ways to provide patient care that supports staff and maintains a therapeutic environment. Monitors productivity and assures that staffing and resources are aligned with patient care needs. Communicates personnel related concerns to the Unit Manager. Uses a logical, systematic approach to problems and problem-solving. Facilitates Patient Experience best practices on the unit (hourly rounding, etc.) Maintains Unit Professional standards. Holds staff accountable for behaviors and attitudes. Maintains confidentiality of information of the department. Assists in audits and data collection as requested. Contributes to the efficient operation of the department. Performs direct patient care and accepts an assigned group of patients as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program Active Registered Nurse Licensure in Kentucky (KY) or eNLC licensure with multistate privileges in good standing Basic Life Support (BLS) Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) Previous nursing experience in Med/Surg, Telemetry, Cardiac, Emergency, or Critical Care service lines Job Environment: As our Women's Care / Mother Baby Nurse at CHI Saint Joseph Health, you’ll care for the newly delivered Mother and Newborn with gentle, kind, compassionate care in a family-friendly environment focusing on the safety of both mom and baby. Key Responsibilities: Educate patients on various interventions or procedures Assess newborn and provide care Communicate with the care management team, including anesthesiologist, physician or midwife, lactation nurse, charge nurse, postpartum unit, patient and family Incentives: We're offering a $25,000 sign-on bonus AND up to $24,000 in outstanding student loan pay off for new hires that meet eligibility requirements. About Us: Welcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in a convenient setting in Lexington, Kentucky. CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. Pay Range: $30.00 - $43.50 /hour

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