RN NICU PRN Days
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Job Summary And 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 Responsibilities
Provides 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.
Job Requirements
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)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required to obtain within 3 months post hire
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Previous RN experience within Womens Care, Labor and Delivery, or NICU strongly preferred.
Where You'll Work
As our NICU Nurse at CHI Saint Joseph Health, you’ll care for our tiniest and most vulnerable patients with gentle, kind, compassionate care in a family friendly environment focusing on safety.
To thrive in this role, you’ll need to appreciate that routine is never routine. We have wonderful days where we get to celebrate milestones and we also have hard days comforting parents as they grieve. As part of our care team, you are sensitive and understanding to different circumstances and above all, you remain calm in all situations.
Key Responsibilities
Educate patients on various interventions or procedures
Assess infant and provide care
Communicate with the care management team, including anesthesiologist, physician or midwife, lactation nurse, charge nurse, postpartum unit, patient and family
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 the Women'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).
Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. Learn more about Saint Joseph East and its awards and recognitions here : Saint Joseph East
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.
Pay Range
$37.20 - $37.20 / hour
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