RN Intensive Care Unit
Company: CHI Saint Joseph Health System
Location: Lexington
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview RNs with CHI Saint Joseph Health, now part of
CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives
(CHI) and Dignity Health, have a variety of skills from clinical to
project management. Their ability to multitask and consistently
deliver high quality care makes them some of the most well-rounded
nurses caring for our patients. Keen assessment skills, critical
thinking, and a sense of urgency attribute to their success. As a
Nurse , you will advance your career by providing care to patients
funneled in from other units in the medical center which will
quickly acquaint you with a variety of injuries, treatment options,
and disease states. This provides you with the education and
experience to advance your nursing career in specialized service
lines such as cardiac, telemetry, orthopedics, neurology, critical
care, surgical services, and emergency. You appreciate that you
will rarely have the same day twice and you thrive in a fast-paced
clinical environment. Your documentation and communication is
thorough, adding value to the whole nursing team. You position your
teammates to do his, her, or their best work- benefiting your
shared patients by ensuring a smooth transition at shift change
when you give report. You have a talent for planning and
coordinating which patients and their loved ones appreciate. You
have the ability to think critically, creatively, and
unconventionally when necessary. Project management is a natural
talent as you will coordinate care between multiple patients while
keeping your entire healthcare team on track with shared goals. CHI
Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you
provide for others. We care about our employees well-being and
offer benefits that complement work/life balance. We offer the
following benefits to support you and your family:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary
Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identify Theft
Adoption Assistance Free Premium Membership to Care.com with
preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults Employee
Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off
(PTO) Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching
401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Relocation
assistance (if applicable) Employee Referral Bonuses (for eligible
referrals) Sign-on Bonuses or Education Assistance (loan payoff) up
to $24,000 (for eligible positions) Whether you are an experienced
RN 'who's seen it all' or a nurse working toward that, we invite
you to join CHI Saint Joseph Health today and experience nursing
with us 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. Learn more about CHI
Saint Joseph Health's Awards and Recognitions here:
[https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/awards-recognition](https://www.chisaintjosephhealth.org/awards-recognition)
CHI Saint Joseph Hospital, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed
between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, is a
433-bed acute care hospital with national recognition for treatment
in the areas of cardiology, orthopedics and stroke. Working in
critical care as an ICU Nurse offers a variety of clinical
challenges to nurses who choose this clinical area. Your patients
are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury,
surgery, or life threatening disease. Our nurses wear many hats
daily from patient advocate to family advisor and, in some cases,
even friend. We understand that. Patient compassion and innovate
healthcare solutions position CHI Saint Joseph Health to maintain
our reputation as a nationally recognized, medical pioneer
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
Keywords: CHI Saint Joseph Health System, Lexington , RN Intensive Care Unit, Other , Lexington, Kentucky
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