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Job Summary and Responsibilities

A registered nurse in this institution will deliver nursing care to patients of varying age groups by utilizing the

nursing process and nursing practice standards. The registered nurse will maintain competency and application

of the scientific knowledge necessary to meet patient needs. The registered nurse demonstrates through

organizational skills, the ability to provide ease in flow of work. The registered nurse is knowledgeable and

supportive of the hospital, department and nursing unit philosophies.

Essential Functions

-Conducts care assessments and interprets assessment data to determine care needs and constraints in meeting

these needs.

-Successfully completes system-based and hospital specific competencies.

-Maintains accurate documentation of observations, treatments, teaching, medications, care given, patient

response, and integrates into plan of care.

-In collaboration with patients and families (as defined by the patient) the Registered Nurse is responsible for

evaluating, planning, directing and administering care to the patient. Implements plan of care based upon

established standards of care/practice, policies, and procedures, incorporating cultural, religious, psychosocial,

physical, and age-related issues.

-Possesses knowledge of medications, and administers safely and accurately.

-Appropriately delegates and supervises routine technical functions to non-licensed and licensed personnel.

-In collaboration with the patient/family the RN evaluates patient outcomes and revises the patient’s plan of care.

-Negotiates with the patient/family and health care team members to come to an acceptable resolution of

conflicts resulting from patient care or organizational issues.

-Demonstrates an appreciation of the hospital mission as a teaching institution by acting as a resource for

employees, students, and residents.

-Is supportive of patient and family centered care, promoting that environment within the care provided. Includes

family and patient in plan of care, providing teaching and support where needed.

-Meets the needs of the facility, and internal and external customers.

_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._

Job Requirements

Required Education:

+ **Graduation from an accredited/approved school of nursing. BSN preferred.**

Required Licensure and Certifications:

+ Current Registered Nurse license in Kentucky

+ BLS

+ ACLS

+ Specialty certifications required based upon unit specifications

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Minimum one year of experience as an RN in an acute care facility.

+ Critical Care experience required.

+ Must be knowledgeable of current nursing practices.

Where You'll Work

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

$30.00 - $43.50 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.