**Overview** Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ioujd4fnJcY) . **Responsibilities** The Enterostomal Therapist is an advanced practice nurse who functions in an expanded nursing role. The ET has completed education in Enterostomal Therapy and demonstrates a comprehensive knowledge base in a specialty practice area. The ET provides direct patient care services to support patient care, promote professional education, and advance knowledge through research and scholarly activities **Essential Key Job Responsibilities** 1. Complies with safety and emergency procedures _._ 2. Complies with Hospital/Department/Unit policies 3. Documents activities consistent with Hospital/Department/Unit Guidelines. 4. Performs critical/frequent procedures or services. 5. Provides care/services based on identified needs. 6. Uses required equipment for providing care/services. 7. Consults with Hospital/department resources. 8. Demonstrates professional responsibility as per job classification. 9. Demonstrates Core Values Guest Relations/Guest Service Standards. 10. Demonstrates Core Values Based on Behavioral Standards. 11. Other duties as assigned by management. **Qualifications** **Required Education for Staff Job Levels** Graduate of an accreditied school of nursing **Required Licensure and Certifications** Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Kentucky Enterostomal Therapy certificate WOCN certification preferred **Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** Minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent experience as RN in specialty area. **Pay Range** $31.50 - $45.68 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.