**Overview** As our Surgical Telemetry Charge Nurse at CHI Saint Joseph Health, you'll assist a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care adds tremendous value to our nursing team and every interaction is an opportunity to improve your understanding of a patient's needs, the needs of your nursing team, and the needs of your unit. You'll advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential. Your success in this role comes from being accountable, calm and confident. You're an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. You’ll be a trusted educator and resource for your team, taking control of situations before they escalate and being comfortable holding tough conversations. **Key Responsibilities Include:** + Ability to serve as leader and teammate + Ensure your teammates and department are positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patients + High level of engagement with the floor- visibly connecting with nurses, patients, and families + Mentor team members and share your knowledge and confidence + Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work, care coordination, physical therapy, occupational therapy, lab, respiratory therapy, and imaging **Incentives:** We're offering a $25,000 sign on bonus AND up to $24,000 in outstanding student loan pay off for new hires that meet eligibility requirements. **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). 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. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as: + Paid Time Off (PTO) + 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching + Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance + Mental Health resources for you and your family + Wellness Program with rewards up to $450 + Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development + Adoption Assistance + Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance + Short and Long Term Disability + Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs + Employer Discounts + Relocation Assistance* + Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500* + Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000* + Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000* *for eligible hires Learn more about Saint Joseph East and it's awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph East (https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/saint-joseph-east) **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** 1. 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. 2. Proactively matches existing resources seeking ways to provide patient care that supports staff and maintains a therapeutic environment. 3. Monitors productivity and assures that staffing and resources are aligned with patient care needs. 4. Communicates personnel related concerns to Unit Manager. 5. Uses a logical, systematic approach to problems and problem-solving. 6. Facilitates Patient Experience best practices on the unit (hourly rounding, etc.) 7. Maintains Unit Professional standards. Holds staff accountable for behaviors and attitudes. 8. Maintains confidentiality of information of the department. Assists in audits and data collection as requested. 9. Contributes to the efficient operation of the department. 10. Performs direct patient care and accepts an assigned group of patients as needed. 11. Other duties as assigned by management. **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) + Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS _) required to obtain within 3 months post hire_ **Preferred Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) + 2 years of experience in acute care or in Critical Care nursing **Pay Range** $31.50 - $45.68 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.