Charge RN Operating Room
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Job Location:
Lexington, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
05-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
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 Womens 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.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
As our Charge Nurse at CHI Saint Joseph Healthyoull assist a department of frontline nurses caring for patients. Your previous experience in acute care adds tremendous value to our nursing team and every interaction is an opportunity to improve your understanding of a patients needs the needs of your nursing team and the needs of your unit. Youll advocate for your fellow nurses as you support them in reaching their full potential.
Your success in this role comes from being accountable calm and confident. Youre an excellent communicator in 1:1 interactions and in front of groups. Youll be a trusted educator and resource for your teamtaking control of situations before they escalate and being comfortable holding tough conversations.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Ability to serve as leader and teammate
- Ensure your teammates and department are positioned to deliver the best care possible to our patients
- High level of engagement with the floor- visibly connecting with nurses patients and families
- Mentor team members and share your knowledge and confidence
- Collaborate with a variety of other healthcare professionals such as social work care coordination physical therapy occupational therapy lab respiratory therapy and imaging
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience
- Associates Degreein Nursing (ADN/ASN) from an accredited school of nursing.
Required Licensure and Certifications
- 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
PREFERRED Qualifications
- 2 years RN experience
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Key Skills
- Robot Programming
- System Design
- Algebra
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- HVAC
- Mechanical Knowledge
- CMMS
- OSHA
- Microsoft Excel
- Geometry
- Writing Skills
About Company
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