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Job Summary and 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 Function

+ Provides direct supervision of personnel practicing on Nursing Units, makes patient care assignments, evaluates assignments, facilitates patient throughout, and directly observes staff performance on 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 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._

Job Requirements

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)

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS _) required to obtain within 90 days post hire_

+ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) _required to obtain within 6 months post hire_

Where You'll Work

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).

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)

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

$31.50 - $45.68 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.