RN Neuro ICU FT Weekend Nights

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate nursing professionals dedicated to providing quality care to patients. This role involves delivering comprehensive nursing services, including assessment, medication administration, and care coordination. The ideal candidate will hold an ADN or BSN and possess a valid nursing license in Kentucky. Join a team committed to excellence and patient-centered care, where your skills will make a significant impact on the lives of patients in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about nursing and eager to grow in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse Licensure in Kentucky or eNLC licensure.
• Experience in Med/Surg, Telemetry, Cardiac, Emergency, or Critical Care.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care including assessment, diagnosis, planning, and evaluation.
• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders and policies.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Critical Decision Making

Nursing Care Coordination

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

**Overview**

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 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.

Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health a non-profit Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175000 employees and 25000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.

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**

Provides nursing care according to the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementing and evaluating. Implements appropriate nursing care interventions. Administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established nursing policies and procedures. Care provided is based on defined standards of patient care and nursing evidence-based practice.

**Expectations**

+ 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.

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Qualifications:**

+ Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program

+ Active Registered Nurse Licensure in Kentucky (KY) or eNLC licensure with multistate privileges in good standing

+ Basic Life Support (BLS)

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

+ 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.