CommonSpirit Health
Overview
Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed facility founded in 1877 in Lexington, Kentucky. The hospital is part of CHI Saint Joseph Health and is recognized for compassionate care and numerous national rankings and recognitions, including a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.
Pay Range: $30.00 - $43.50 /hour
Responsibilities This position is accountable for the daily patient care operations of the assigned department, under the direction of the Nurse Manager on assigned shifts. Responsibilities include daily patient care assignments, maintaining clinical standards of care, maintaining labor productivity and supervision of the patient care environment, and supporting the care team. Supports the activities of the Nurse Manager and maintains positive inter- and intra-departmental relationships. Directs patient throughput activities in the unit. Maintains evidence-based nursing practices to achieve desirable patient outcomes in accordance with the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Provides direct supervision of personnel practicing on Nursing Units, makes patient care assignments, evaluates assignments, facilitates patient throughput, and directly observes staff performance on their assigned shift.
Proactively matches existing resources to provide patient care that supports staff and maintains a therapeutic environment.
Monitors productivity and ensures staffing and resources are aligned with patient care needs.
Communicates personnel-related concerns to the Unit Manager.
Uses a logical, systematic approach to problem-solving.
Facilitates Patient Experience best practices on the unit (hourly rounding, etc.).
Maintains unit professional standards and holds staff accountable for behaviors and attitudes.
Maintains confidentiality of department information. 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.
Qualifications 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 Function & Industries
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices
Notes The job summary and responsibilities listed above are intended to indicate the general nature of the work performed. They are not a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
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Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.
Pay Range: $30.00 - $43.50 /hour
Responsibilities This position is accountable for the daily patient care operations of the assigned department, under the direction of the Nurse Manager on assigned shifts. Responsibilities include daily patient care assignments, maintaining clinical standards of care, maintaining labor productivity and supervision of the patient care environment, and supporting the care team. Supports the activities of the Nurse Manager and maintains positive inter- and intra-departmental relationships. Directs patient throughput activities in the unit. Maintains evidence-based nursing practices to achieve desirable patient outcomes in accordance with the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Provides direct supervision of personnel practicing on Nursing Units, makes patient care assignments, evaluates assignments, facilitates patient throughput, and directly observes staff performance on their assigned shift.
Proactively matches existing resources to provide patient care that supports staff and maintains a therapeutic environment.
Monitors productivity and ensures staffing and resources are aligned with patient care needs.
Communicates personnel-related concerns to the Unit Manager.
Uses a logical, systematic approach to problem-solving.
Facilitates Patient Experience best practices on the unit (hourly rounding, etc.).
Maintains unit professional standards and holds staff accountable for behaviors and attitudes.
Maintains confidentiality of department information. 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.
Qualifications 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 Function & Industries
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices
Notes The job summary and responsibilities listed above are intended to indicate the general nature of the work performed. They are not a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
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