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CommonSpirit Health

RN Surgical Telemetry FT Weekend Days

CommonSpirit Health, Lexington, Kentucky, us, 40598

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CommonSpirit Health This position is responsible 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Job Requirements

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)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required to obtain within 3 months post hire

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Previous nursing experience in Med/Surg, Telemetry, Cardiac, Emergency, or Critical Care service lines

Where You'll Work Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in Lexington, Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes the Women’s Hospital at Saint Joseph East, which serves a 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

CHI Saint Joseph Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, the system delivers clinical excellence across a network of hospitals and care centers.

Pay Range $30.00 - $43.50 /hour

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