Job Information
Catholic Health Initiatives Surgical Services Flex RN in Lexington, Kentucky
Overview
CHI Saint Joseph Health is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Surgical Services Flex team!
Assignments will require staff to float between any Surgical Services units within Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East
Benefited and non-benefited options are available
All positions are full time
A minimum of 1 year of experience is required
Eligible hires may receive up to $24,000 in Student Loan Pay Off
Rates:
$60/hour - Benefited
$65/hour - Non-Benefited
Whether you are an experienced RN ‘who’s seen it all’ or a nurse working toward that, we invite you to join CHI Saint Joseph Health today and experience nursing with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees, 8 hospitals, specialty clinics, and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY.
Learn more about CHI Saint Joseph Health’s Awards and Recognitions here:
https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/awards-recognition
Responsibilities
The Surgical Flex RN at CHI Saint Joseph Health will deliver nursing care to patients of varying age groups by utilizing the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The Surgical Flex RN will maintain competency and application of the scientific knowledge necessary to meet patient needs. The Surgical Flex RN will be required to float to different departments within the facility where there is a business need to assist in providing patient care.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
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 a 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.
Surgical Flex RN will float to different departments throughout the facility.
Performs other duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required to meet 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.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited/approved school of nursing.
Required Licensure and Certifications
Current Registered Nurse license in Kentucky.
BLS
ACLS
PALS
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
Minimum one year of experience as an RN in an acute care facility.
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Pay Range
$60.00 - $65.00 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.