Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926.  Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020-2024).

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 London and it's awards and recognitions here:CHI Saint Joseph London

Responsibilities
Eligible for up to $24,000 Student Loan Payback
* 1-2 years hospital experience strongly preferred *

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 ResponsibilitiesConducts 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 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.Performs other duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required to meet the needs of the facility, and internal and external customers.Other duties as assigned by management.

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. BSN
preferred.

Required Licensure and Certifications:

State Registered Nurse (RN:KY) AHA Basic Life Support – CPR (BLS-CPR)AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and
Training:

Minimum two years of experience as an RN in an acute care facility. Critical Care experience required.Must be knowledgeable of current
nursing practices.