CVICU RN: Critical Care Specialist in Heart Center

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, part of CommonSpirit Health, is a 433-bed facility founded in 1877. We are seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, high-quality care that supports patient well-being and recovery.

As an RN you will perform assessments, develop and implement care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. We value critical thinking, urgency, and commitment to patient autonomy and safety.

Qualifications

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

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

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, part of CommonSpirit Health, is a 433-bed facility founded in 1877. We are seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver compassionate, high-quality care that supports patient well-being and recovery.

As an RN you will perform assessments, develop and implement care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to achieve optimal outcomes. We value critical thinking, urgency, and commitment to patient autonomy and safety.