Job Description

Overview
Job Summary / Purpose

The major focus of this position is the supervision of the patient care environment; supporting the care team. Primary customers include the staff, physicians, patients/families and other members of the health care team. As a member of the leadership team, monitors and maintains clinical standards of care; maintains shift accountability for the assurance of appropriate staffing resources and provision of quality patient care. Acts as and represents Unit leadership when the Nurse Manager is unavailable. Demonstrates knowledge of and delivers care in accordance with the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act. Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Participates in maintaining staff competencies through education, mentoring and role modeling. Supports the Nurse Manager in interviewing and hiring employees; training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and mentoring/coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems .

Saint Joseph East is a 217-bed full-service community hospital located in the rapidly growing southeastern section of Lexington Kentucky. We provide care for patients in Fayette and surrounding counties. At Saint Joseph East ambulatory surgery 24-hour emergency care and women\'s health services are supported through a vast array of inpatient and outpatient program. Additional specialty services include Heart Care Breast Care Sleep Care and Weight Loss Surgery. CHI Saint Joseph Health supports 5000 active employees 8 hospitals specialty clinics and a Medical Group with more than 200 locations across Central and Eastern KY. CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
Essential Key Job Responsibilities * Provides direct supervision of personnel practicing on Nursing Units, makes patient care assignments, evaluates assignments, facilitates patient throughput, and directly observes staff performance.

2. Proactively matches existing resources seeking ways to provide patient care that supports staff and maintains a therapeutic environment.

3. Monitors productivity and assures that staffing and resources are aligned with patient care needs.

4. Communicates personnel related concerns to Unit Manager.

5. Uses a logical, systematic approach to problems and problem-solving.

6. Key Tasks (to include development, implementation, facilitation, support, collaboration, etc.)

7. Maintains Unit Professional standards.

8. Maintains confidentiality of information of the department.

9. Contributes to the efficient operation of the department.

10. 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
Minimum Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

BSN Degree OR ADN with 3 years of RN experience and requirement to obtain BSN within 3 years.

Required Licensure and Certifications

Current RN license in the State of Kentucky.

BLS - CPR

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Minimum of 2 years RN experience required.

Minimum of 1 year RN-Charge experience required.

Equivalent leadership capabilities will be considered in lieu of the leadership experience requirement based on executive leadership approval.
Pay Range
$35.12 - $50.92 /hour

CHI Saint Joseph East