Overview

Calling All Nursing Professionals!

Join us at CHI Saint Joseph Eastfor a Nurse Hiring Event on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM.

We're looking for exceptional Nurses to join our team of caring professionals.  Whether you're an experienced nurse or new graduate, we invite you to experienece Hello Humankindness with us! We're offering onsite interviews and a unique opportunity to learn more about our mission while meeting with our recruitment team and Nurse Managers.  

Location:

120 North Eagle Creek Drive

Lexington, KY 40509 

Available Opportunites: 

Surgical Telemetry, Critical Care, Surgical Services, Emergency, Women's Health and our Continuing Care HospitalFull-Time, Part-Time, or PRNDays, Nights, or Weekends 

Pre-Register:

Walk-ins welcome!

Save time, apply online!

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 theWomen'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).

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

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 ResponsibilitiesProvides direct supervision of personnel practicing on Nursing Units, makes patient care assignments, evaluates assignments, facilitates patient throughout, and directly observes staff performance on their 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 the 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.

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

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited programActive Registered Nurse Licensure in Kentucky (KY) or eNLC licensure with multistate privileges in good standing Basic Life Support (BLS)Additional Certifications required based on department

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)Previous nursing experience in Med/Surg, Telemetry, Cardiac, Emergency, or Critical Care service lines