Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital founded in 1918.  Formerly known as Mary Chiles Hospital, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling serves as a 42-bed community hospital and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello 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 matchingMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceMental Health resources for you and your familyWellness Program with rewards up to $450Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and developmentAdoption AssistanceVoluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet InsuranceShort and Long Term Disability Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needsEmployer DiscountsRelocation 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 CHI Saint Joseph Mount Sterling and its awards and recognitions here:CHI Saint Joseph Mount Sterling

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.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible and accountable for total units operations on a 24-hour basis to include fiscal management, staff development, and resource management with the ultimate goal of achieving quality and safe patient care.  

Essential Key Job ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.  Supervises assigned professional, technical, and clerical staff of the department to ensure the quality of work.  Manages the workflow of the unit to ensure the delivery of quality patient care. Implements and supports quality improvement activities for the department.Develops staffing patterns and ensures availability of sufficient qualified staff to meet patient care needs.Works to develop and retain highly skilled and well-rounded staff including orienting, training, directing work, evaluating performance and assuring clinical competency.Contributes to the effective management of the department including supplies, equipment, space, technology, policies and proceduresContributes to the financial viability of the organization including managing productivity and budgeting process. Maintains effective working relationships, communication and collaborative decision making with medical staff, other departments, leaders, staff and others.Assists the organization in maintaining and achieving its goals related to licensure, regulatory, and accreditation standards. Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and competence.Responsible for accurate and timely delivery of various reports including staff schedules, labor productivity, IRIS and others as assigned.Participates in community activities on behalf of the organization.Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications

Required Education:

BSN degree

Required Licensure and Certifications:

RN:KY

BLS-CPR

ACLS- within 90 days

PALS - within 6 months

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Minimum of 3 years RN experience required

Minimum of 2 years leadership (i.e. RN-Charge) experience required

Equivalent leadership capabilities will be considered in lieu of the leadership experience requirement based on executive leadership approval

PREFERRED Qualifications:

Must be able to demonstrate advanced skills and abilities of a registered nurse, practicing within the nursing scope of practice. Must have ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.   Also, be able to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deliver successful results.  Critical thinking and problem solving skills and must be moderately advanced with experience in handling complex situations and conflicts. Microsoft Office, Clinical Documentation, Payroll system.