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Charge RN Emergency FT Weekend Days

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Overview

As an ER Nurse CHI Saint Joseph Health, you’ll be the first touchpoint to the people in our community during health emergencies.

No two days in emergency nursing are ever the same. You’re a multitasker who can react quickly as you’ll prioritize patients based on their medical necessity while you’re providing emergency triage to others. As part of our ER team, you’ll partner with an experienced clinical team to deliver stabilizing care to our patients by performing IV starts, foley catheter insertions, or aiding providers with chest tube insertions.

To thrive as an ER nurse, you should exhibit teamwork, professionalism, critical thinking skills, and a willingness to take on additional projects such as patient experience initiatives. More than anything, you should be energetic and motivated to provide quality care to all of our patients, maintaining their dignity at every step.

Key Responsibilities:

Use emergency triage protocol to intake, discharge or admit patients.
Deliver stabilizing care to emergency patients of all ages as part of the larger ER team, adapting care to changes in patient’s condition as needed.
Use knowledge of cultural differences to provide patient care that is sensitive to and consistent with cultural values, beliefs, and customs. Document the nursing care plan and changes in the patient's condition.
Engage in other activities that will benefit patient outcomes, such as patient experience initiatives, mentoring, etc.

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 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 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

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

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.

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 90 days post hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
2 years of experience in acute care or in Critical Care nursing

Average salary estimate

$75000 / YEARLY (est.)

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What You Should Know About Charge RN Emergency FT Weekend Days, UNAVAILABLE

As a Charge RN Emergency at CHI Saint Joseph Health in Lexington, you hold a pivotal role in our community's health landscape—being the first touchpoint for individuals in urgent situations. Every day brings unique challenges in the dynamic environment of emergency medicine where no two moments are alike. You will deftly juggle multiple responsibilities, prioritizing patients according to medical necessity while expertly managing emergency triage. Working closely with an experienced clinical team, you will engage in delivering stabilizing care through various procedures such as IV starts, catheter insertions, and assisting with chest tubes. To excel in this position, you'll need to embody teamwork, and professionalism, and think critically while being open to participating in initiatives that enhance patient experiences. Your energetic and motivated attitude toward providing dignified care is essential. With key responsibilities, you'll follow emergency triage protocols, adapt care plans as circumstances evolve, and document nursing care effectively, all while remaining sensitive to the diverse cultural values of our patients. More than just a job, a career here means you are integral to producing positive patient outcomes, mentoring fellow staff, and influencing change within our emergency department. Plus, with enticing incentives like a $25,000 sign-on bonus and substantial student loan repayment options, we ensure that you feel supported every step of the way. At CHI Saint Joseph Health, you can expect ample opportunities for growth and development in a healthy workplace environment dedicated to your well-being and that of our patients.

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What are the responsibilities of a Charge RN Emergency at CHI Saint Joseph Health?

As a Charge RN Emergency at CHI Saint Joseph Health, your primary responsibilities include overseeing daily patient care operations, managing patient assignments, and ensuring clinical care standards are met. You’ll work closely with the Nurse Manager and a dedicated team to deliver high-quality care, performing emergency triage, and adapting procedures according to the needs of our patients.