Charge RN ICU Full Time Days

CHI; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 43,394 - 62,928; Full time

Job summary

A community hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, seeks a Charge RN to oversee a department of frontline nurses. Ideal candidates must have an RN license for Kentucky and 2 years of experience in nursing. Responsibilities include supervising personnel, ensuring patient care standards, and communicating with management. The position offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $31.50 to $45.68 and expects candidates to be strong communicators and leaders in the healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years RN experience required upon hire.
• Comfort in direct supervision of nursing personnel is essential.
• Ability to facilitate best practices in patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing unit personnel and make patient care assignments.
• Ensure staffing meets patient care needs.
• Communicate concerns to the Unit Manager.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Registered Nurse: Kentucky license

Basic Life Support – CPR

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Job description

Job Summary & Responsibilities

As a Charge RN, you will oversee a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your experience in acute care, LTC, or nursing homes adds tremendous value to our nursing team. You will advocate for your fellow nurses and support them in reaching their full potential, aligning with the department’s operational goals and objectives. To thrive in this role, you need to be accountable, confident, and an excellent communicator in both one‑to‑one interactions and in front of groups. Comfort in holding tough conversations is important, as you are responsible for the performance of your people and your unit.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision of personnel on Nursing Units, makes patient care assignments, evaluates assignments, facilitates patient care throughout, 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 problems and problem‑solving.
• Facilitates Patient Experience best practices on the unit (hourly rounding, etc.).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and 2 years RN experience, upon hire.
• Registered Nurse: Kentucky license, upon hire.
• Basic Life Support – CPR, upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support within 90 days.

Where You’ll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217‑bed full‑service community hospital located in Lexington, Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes the Women’s Hospital, dedicated to supporting the well‑being of women in Central and Eastern Kentucky, and a 16‑bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). It is part of CHI Saint Joseph Health, a non‑profit Catholic health system of 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, serving 24 states through 140 hospitals and over 2,200 care centers.

Pay Range

$31.50 – $45.68 per hour.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care