Pre- & Post-Op RN: Compassionate Surgical Care

Saint Joseph Medical Center - East Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph East in Lexington, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care in a full‑service hospital setting. You will perform assessments, administer medications, and contribute to care plans within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, patient advocacy, and education for patients and families, with emphasis on safe, evidence-based practice and timely discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse licensed in KY.
• BLS CPR certification.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and analyzes patient problems using critical decisioning to determine need for standard, urgent or emergent interventions.
• Implements or modifies plans of care with nursing coordination, education, and discharge planning.
• Administers medications, IV therapy, and treatments per policies and procedures.
• Evaluates progress toward attainment of desired patient outcomes.
• Delivers ethical nursing care while preserving patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary partnership in patient care.

Skills

Assessment skills

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Nursing degree

RN license KY

Job description

Saint Joseph East in Lexington, KY is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care in a full‑service hospital setting. You will perform assessments, administer medications, and contribute to care plans within an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, patient advocacy, and education for patients and families, with emphasis on safe, evidence-based practice and timely discharge planning.