**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 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. Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health a non-profit Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175000 employees and 25000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. 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** **Expectations** + Patience and focus to constantly monitor high acuity patients with + Proven ability to think and react quickly in critical or emergency situations + Medication evaluation, administration, and education specific to the patient’s custom care plan + Facilitate education to patients and caregivers concerning condition, treatment plan, and prevention (if appropriate) + Actively participate in decisions affecting your practice environment for excellence in delivering quality care to patients in intensive care **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 **Pay Range** $37.20 - $37.20 /hour We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.