Charge RN, Med/Surg Telemetry — Sign-On Bonus & Loan Support

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25,000

Student Loan Assistance up to $24,000

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is seeking a Charge RN to oversee a department of frontline nurses and drive patient care excellence. You will guide staff, advocate for colleagues, and align unit performance with operational goals while maintaining accountability and confident communication in tough conversations.

The role requires a nursing degree, Kentucky RN license, CPR certification, and at least 2 years of RN experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, upon hire
• 2 years RN experience
• Registered Nurse: KY, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Supervises personnel on Nursing Units, assigns and evaluates patient care
• Proactively matches resources to provide patient care and maintain a therapeutic environment
• Monitors productivity and aligns staffing with patient care needs
• Communicates personnel 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.)

Education

RN program graduate from accredited school

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is seeking a Charge RN to oversee a department of frontline nurses and drive patient care excellence. You will guide staff, advocate for colleagues, and align unit performance with operational goals while maintaining accountability and confident communication in tough conversations.

The role requires a nursing degree, Kentucky RN license, CPR certification, and at least 2 years of RN experience.