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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.

Essential Functions

-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 thinking skills 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.

-Evaluates progress towards attainment of desired patient outcomes.

-Demonstrates effective on-going observations and reassessment of patient/family and their response to the

interventions and changes in condition.

-Documents assessments and interventions in accordance with hospital policy and standards of care.

-Utilizes resources appropriately and follows facility guidelines for documentation and charging of medical

supplies and equipment.

-Assigns or delegates tasks to designated support personnel based on needs and conditions of the patient,

complexity of the task, predictability of the outcome and facility policy.

-Collaborates with new employees and peers to support orientation, training and development opportunities.

-Supports the profession of nursing through support for nursing student clinical activities, as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Education:

+ **Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required**

Required Licensure and Certifications:

+ **Current RN license in the State of Kentucky**

+ **BLS**

+ ACLS (within 90 days of hire)

+ PALS (within 6 months of hire)

+ TNCC (within 12 months of hire)

Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926. Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioujd4fnJcY) for five years in a row (2020-2024).

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 CHI Saint Joseph London and its awards and recognitions here: CHI Saint Joseph London (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/saint-joseph-london)

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

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.