RN Pre And Post Surgery

Overview

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

Expectations

• Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort

• Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families

• Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients

• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary

• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)

• Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program

• Active Registered Nurse Licensure in Kentucky (KY) or eNLC licensure with multistate privileges in good standing

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required to obtain within 6 months post hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

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