Charge RN Gastro Med Surg

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is seeking a Charge RN to lead a nursing unit and oversee frontline staff in patient care within a dynamic, acute care environment in Lexington, Kentucky. You will supervise nursing personnel, assign care, and ensure efficient staffing to support high-quality outcomes.

You will guide staff performance, engage in difficult conversations when needed, and champion processes that enhance patient experience while meeting department goals and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 2 years RN experience, upon hire.
• CPR certification, upon hire.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of personnel on Nursing Units and assign patient care.
• Monitor staffing and resources to align with patient care needs.
• Communicate personnel concerns to Unit Manager and escalate as needed.
• Promote Patient Experience best practices on the unit (e.g., hourly rounding).
• Use a logical, systematic approach to problem-solving and decision making.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

RN license Kentucky

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This position is eligible for up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus AND up to $24,000 Student Loan Assistance

As a Charge RN, you'll oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team.

Every day you will advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential, which aligns with your department's operational goals and objectives.

To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. It's also important for you to be comfortable holding tough conversations, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

• 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.)

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and 2 years RN experience, upon hire
• Registered Nurse: KY, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days

Where You'll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Saint Joseph 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.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.