RN NICU PRN Nights

CommonSpirit Health; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a dedicated RN for NICU PRN Nights in Lexington, KY. This role requires a compassionate nurse to oversee patient care while guiding nursing staff. Ideal candidates will have an ADN, an active RN license, and a focus on providing high-quality care in a critical environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensed in Kentucky.
• Associates Degree (or equivalent) in Nursing.
• Experience preferred in Women's Care or NICU.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff and manage patient assignments.
• Ensure clinical standards and productivity are maintained.
• Provide direct patient care as needed.

Skills

Patient Care

Supervision

Problem Solving

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

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*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*

• Provides direct supervision of personnel practicing on Nursing Units, makes patient care assignments, evaluates assignments, facilitates patient throughout, and directly observes staff performance on their assigned shift.
• Proactively matches existing resources seeking ways to provide patient care that supports staff and maintains a therapeutic environment.
• Monitors productivity and assures that staffing and resources are aligned with patient care needs.
• Communicates personnel related concerns to the Unit Manager.
• Uses a logical, systematic approach to problems and problem-solving.
• Facilitates Patient Experience best practices on the unit (hourly rounding, etc.)
• Maintains Unit Professional standards. Holds staff accountable for behaviors and attitudes.
• Maintains confidentiality of information of the department. Assists in audits and data collection as requested.
• Contributes to the efficient operation of the department.
• 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

• Associate’s Degree (ADN) in Nursing from an accredited nursing college or program
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license cleared by the Kentucky Board of Nursing or with eNLC multi-state practice privilege
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required to obtain within 3 months post hire
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Previous RN experience within Womens Care, Labor and Delivery, or NICU strongly preferred.
  
  

*Overview*

As our NICU Nurse at CHI Saint Joseph Health, you’ll care for our tiniest and most vulnerable patients with gentle, kind, compassionate care in a family friendly environment focusing on safety.

To thrive in this role, you’ll need to appreciate that routine is never routine. We have wonderful days where we get to celebrate milestones and we also have hard days comforting parents as they grieve. As part of our care team, you are sensitive and understanding to different circumstances and above all, you remain calm in all situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Educate patients on various interventions or procedures
• Assess infant and provide care
• Communicate with the care management team, including anesthesiologist, physician or midwife, lactation nurse, charge nurse, postpartum unit, patient and family
  
  

About Us

Welcome to Saint Joseph East, a 217-bed, full-service, community hospital located in a convenient setting in Lexington, Kentucky. Saint Joseph East also includes the[ Women's Hospital at Saint Joseph East](https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/womens-hospital-saint-joseph-east) which is dedicated to supporting the well-being of women in Central and Eastern Kentucky and serves a 16-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

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Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience[ Hello Humankindness](https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/library/landing/humankindness) with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. Learn more about Saint Joseph East and its awards and recognitions here:[ Saint Joseph East](https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/saint-joseph-east)

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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.

*Pay Range*

$37.20 - $37.20 /hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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