Cardiac ICU Step-Down RN: Impactful Critical Care

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care within a supportive interdisciplinary team. You'll perform assessments, implement care plans, administer medications and IV therapy, and contribute to patient outcomes in a fast-paced hospital setting.

A nursing degree from an accredited program and KY RN license are required. CommonSpirit Health supports our caregivers with professional growth and recognizes the critical role of

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (upon hire).
• Registered Nurse: KY, upon hire (license required).
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire.
• 1 year of RN work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for patient care in the identified practice setting.
• Performs assessment and analyzes patient problems and conditions using critical decisioning to determine need for standard, urgent or emergent interventions.
• Implements and/or modifies plan of care using assessment data, standards of care and evidence-based practice inclusive of nursing care coordination, appropriate patient and family education, and discharge planning. Facilitates interdisciplinary partnership in patient care.
• Integrates ethical provisions in nursing practice and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Administers medications, IV therapy, and treatments in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Evaluates progress towards attainment of desired patient outcomes.

Skills

Assessment

Critical thinking

Patient care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care within a supportive interdisciplinary team. You'll perform assessments, implement care plans, administer medications and IV therapy, and contribute to patient outcomes in a fast-paced hospital setting.

A nursing degree from an accredited program and KY RN license are required. CommonSpirit Health supports our caregivers with professional growth and recognizes the critical role of