Surgery RN Lead

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Lexington is seeking a Medical Surgical Nurse to provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population across service lines such as cardiac, orthopedic, or critical care. You will perform assessments, administer medications, manage care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes a patient-first mindset, strong assessment, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency to adapt to changing clinical needs.

Qualifications

• RN requires Kentucky license and BSN.
• CPR certification required.
• ACLS within 90 days; PALS within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides direct patient care and supervises staff in surgical service areas.
• Makes patient care assignments and facilitates patient flow throughout the unit.
• Matches resources to provide care while maintaining a therapeutic environment.
• Ensures staffing and resources align with patient care needs.
• Communicates staffing concerns to the Nurse Manager and supports change initiatives.
• Maintains Unit Professional standards.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Urgent care mindset

Education

Bachelors Of Nursing

Registered Nurse (KY) license

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Medical Surgical Nurse, you will provide comprehensive care to a diverse patient population, often from specialized service lines like cardiac, orthopedic, or critical care, continuously building your education and experience.

Every day you will perform patient assessments, administer medications, manage complex care plans, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, adapting to rapidly changing needs in a fast-paced environment.

To be successful in this role, you will possess an enthusiastic, patient-first mindset, keen assessment skills, critical thinking, and a sense of urgency, thriving in a dynamic clinical setting where no two days are alike.

• Plans and provides direct patient care as well as supervision of personnel practicing in surgical service areas. Makes patient care assignments and facilitates patient throughout and directly observes staff performances.
• Proactively matches existing resources seeking ways to provide patient care that supports staff and maintains a therapeutic environment, collaborative, team environment.
• Assures that staffing and resources are aligned with patient care needs.
• Communicates personnel related concerns to Nurse Manager.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and implements appropriate change using logical problem solving skills.
• Maintains Unit Professional standards.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors Of Nursing New hire RN’s have 2 years from hire date to enroll in BSN program and it must be completed within 5 years of hire. and 2 years of perioperative nursing experience., upon hire
• Registered Nurse: KY, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 90 Days and
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 6 - months

Where You'll Work

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 175,000 team members and 25,000 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 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Pay Range

$31.50 - $45.68 /hour