Emergency RN: High-Impact, Fast-Paced Care

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will perform detailed assessments, develop and modify care plans, administer medications and IV therapies, educate patients and families, and coordinate discharge planning to support recovery and outcomes. This role offers growth within a renowned Catholic health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Diploma of Nursing.
• BSN must be pursued within 2 years of hire and completed within 5 years.
• Registered Nurse license for KY at hire; CPR required.
• Trauma Nurse Core Course within 12 months.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Acquire knowledge and skills required for patient care in the practice setting.
• Assess and analyze patient problems to determine need for standard, urgent, or emergent care.
• Plan, coordinate, educate patients/families and discharge planning; foster interdisciplinary care.
• Maintain patient autonomy, dignity and rights in clinical care.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments per policies.
• Evaluate progress toward desired patient outcomes.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Sense of urgency

Education

Diploma in Nursing

BSN enrollment/degree within 5 years

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team.

You will perform detailed assessments, develop and modify care plans, administer medications and IV therapies, educate patients and families, and coordinate discharge planning to support recovery and outcomes. This role offers growth within a renowned Catholic health system.