**Overview** 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 $25,000* - 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** 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 Key Job Responsibilities** 1. Conducts care assessments and interprets assessment data to determine care needs and constraints in meeting these needs. 2. Successfully completes system-based and hospital specific competencies. 3. Maintains accurate documentation of observations, treatments, teaching, medications, care given, patient response, and integrates into plan of care. 4. 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. 5. Possesses knowledge of medications, and administers safely and accurately. 6. Appropriately delegates and supervises routine technical functions to non-licensed and licensed personnel. 7. In collaboration with the patient/family the RN evaluates patient outcomes and revises the patient’s plan of care. 8. 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. 9. Demonstrates an appreciation of the hospital mission as a teaching institution by acting as a resource for employees, students, and residents. 10. 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. 11. Performs other duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required to meet the needs of the facility, and internal and external customers. 12. Other duties as assigned by management. **Qualifications** **Required Education for Staff Job Levels** Graduation from an accredited/approved school of nursing. BSN preferred. **Required Licensure and Certifications** Current Registered Nurse license in Kentucky. BLS required, ACLS required. Specialty certifications required based upon unit specifications. **Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** Minimum two years of experience as an RN in an acute care facility. Critical Care experience required. Must be knowledgeable of current nursing practices. **Pay Range** $45.00 - $45.00 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.