Charge RN Neuro ICU FT Nights

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated RN to join their compassionate team at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality patient care and maintaining clinical standards while leading a team of nursing staff. You will be responsible for supervising daily operations, managing patient assignments, and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff. With a commitment to serving the community and a focus on innovation in care delivery, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. If you are a passionate and skilled RN looking to advance your career, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

$25,000 Sign-On Bonus

$24,000 Student Loan Payback

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school with current RN license in Kentucky.
• 2 years RN experience preferred with advanced nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily patient care operations and staff performance.
• Ensure clinical standards are maintained and support patient throughput.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Patient Care

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical Documentation

Payroll System

Job description

Overview

We are offering up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus in addition to a $24,000 Student Loan Payback for those who meet the eligibility requirements.

Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed facility located in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1877 by a small group of Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Kentucky led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, their mission was to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved – a tradition still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital primarily serves central and eastern Kentucky with a full range of services, including distinguished awards for cardiology, orthopedics, and stroke care. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees, 8 hospitals, specialty clinics, and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities

This position is accountable 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.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Provides direct supervision of personnel practicing on Nursing Units, makes patient care assignments, evaluates assignments, facilitates patient throughput, and directly observes staff performance on assigned shift.
2. Proactively matches existing resources seeking ways to provide patient care that supports staff and maintains a therapeutic environment.
3. Monitors productivity and assures that staffing and resources are aligned with patient care needs.
4. Communicates personnel-related concerns to Unit Manager.
5. Uses a logical, systematic approach to problems and problem-solving.
6. Facilitates Patient Experience best practices on the unit (hourly rounding, etc.).
7. Maintains Unit Professional standards. Holds staff accountable for behaviors and attitudes.
8. Maintains confidentiality of information of the department. Assists in audits and data collection as requested.
9. Contributes to the efficient operation of the department.
10. Performs direct patient care and accepts an assigned group of patients as needed.
11. Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Required Education for Staff Job Levels: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

Required Licensure and Certifications: Current RN license in the State of Kentucky. See attached grid for required certifications.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 2 years RN experience preferred.

PREFERRED Qualifications: BSN preferred. Must be able to demonstrate advanced skills and abilities of a registered nurse, practicing within the nursing scope of practice. Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Also, be able to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver successful results. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are required, and must be moderately advanced with experience in handling complex situations and conflicts. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Clinical Documentation, and Payroll system.