RN 3A Med Surg Tele FT Days

Catholic Health Initiatives; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team at a leading hospital dedicated to serving the community. This role involves overseeing patient care operations, ensuring clinical excellence, and supporting nursing staff in providing high-quality care. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your well-being. With various incentives, including a sign-on bonus and education assistance, this position offers a fulfilling career path in a respected institution known for its commitment to healthcare excellence. Experience the difference of working in a place that truly cares about its employees and patients.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Mental Health resources

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Voluntary Protection Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Free Premium Membership to Care.com

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse Licensure in Kentucky or eNLC licensure.
• Experience in nursing with a focus on patient care and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily patient care operations and staff performance.
• Ensure clinical standards and maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Support Nurse Manager and facilitate patient throughput.

Skills

Patient Care

Supervision

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Overview

Incentives:

We're offering a $25,000 sign on bonus AND up to $24,000 in outstanding student loan pay off for new hires that meet eligibility requirements.

About Us:

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members' well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

1. Paid Time Off (PTO)
2. 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
3. Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
4. Mental Health resources for you and your family
5. Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
6. Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
7. Adoption Assistance
8. Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identity Theft and Pet Insurance
9. Short and Long Term Disability
10. Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
11. Employer Discounts
12. Relocation Assistance*
13. Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*
14. Sign-on Bonuses up to $25,000*
15. Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*

*for eligible hires and positions

Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph Hospital.

Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2200 care centers serving 24 states.

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 their 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 the 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.

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program
2. Active Registered Nurse Licensure in Kentucky (KY) or eNLC licensure with multistate privileges in good standing
3. Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
2. Previous nursing experience in Med/Surg, Telemetry, Cardiac, Emergency, or Critical Care service lines

Pay Range

$30.00 - $43.50 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.