RN Emergency Nights

Overview

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. This position is eligible for up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus and up to $24,000 in Student Loan Assistance.

• Provides direct supervision of personnel practicing on Nursing Units, makes patient care assignments, evaluates assignments, facilitates patient throughput, and directly observes staff performance on their assigned shift.
• Proactively matches existing resources to provide patient care that supports staff and maintains a therapeutic environment.
• Monitors productivity and ensures 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 and holds staff accountable for behaviors and attitudes.
• Maintains confidentiality of information; 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.

• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) from an accredited school of nursing.

• Current RN license in the State of Kentucky
• Basic Life Support (BLS) via the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) via the American Heart Association (AHA) within 3 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) via the American Heart Association (AHA) within 6 months of hire
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 12 months of hire

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Previous nursing experience in Telemetry, Cardiac, Emergency or Critical Care service lines

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.

• 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.

Saint Joseph Hospital is a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, located in Lexington, Kentucky. The hospital is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky. Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions.

$30.00 - $43.50 /hour