Ortho RN — Fast-Paced Hospital Care & Growth

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care, perform skilled procedures, and implement patient care plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes critical thinking, timely assessments, and a patient-first mindset to support recovery and professional growth.

Successful candidates will have a nursing degree, KY RN licensure, and CPR certification, with a commitment to ethical care and continuous

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• KY RN license required upon hire.
• CPR certification (BLS) required upon hire.

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

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care, perform skilled procedures, and implement patient care plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The role emphasizes critical thinking, timely assessments, and a patient-first mindset to support recovery and professional growth.

Successful candidates will have a nursing degree, KY RN licensure, and CPR certification, with a commitment to ethical care and continuous