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RN Ortho

Catholic Health Initiatives • London, KY 40741 • Posted 2 days ago

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In-person • Full-time • $30.00-$43.50/hr • Mid Level

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The Registered Nurse Ortho at Saint Joseph London, part of Catholic Health Initiatives, provides nursing care according to the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementing, and evaluating. This role involves administering medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established nursing policies and procedures, with care based on defined standards of patient care and nursing evidence-based practice. The position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $24,000 in Student Loan Assistance.

Responsibilities

  • Assumes responsibility for acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for patient care in the identified practice setting.
  • Performs assessment and analyzes patient problems and conditions using critical decisioning to determine need for standard, urgent or emergent interventions.
  • Implements and/or modifies plan of care using assessment data, standards of care and evidence based practice inclusive of nursing care coordination, appropriate patient and family education, and discharge planning. Facilitates interdisciplinary partnership in patient care.
  • Integrates ethical provisions in nursing practice and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.
  • Administers medications, IV therapy, and treatments in compliance with policies and procedures.
  • Evaluates progress towards attainment of desired patient outcomes.
  • Demonstrates effective on-going observations and reassessment of patient/family and their response to the interventions and changes in condition.
  • Documents assessments and interventions in accordance with hospital policy and standards of care.
  • Utilizes resources appropriately and follows facility guidelines for documentation and charging of medical supplies and equipment.
  • Assigns or delegates tasks to designated support personnel based on needs and conditions of the patient, complexity of the task, predictability of the outcome and facility policy.
  • Collaborates with new employees and peers to support orientation, training and development opportunities. Supports the profession of nursing through support for nursing student clinical activities, as appropriate.

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Current RN license in the State of Kentucky
  • BLS certification

About Catholic Health Initiatives

CommonSpirit Health at Home is a leading brand in the healthcare industry that provides top-tier home-based services, including home care, hospice care, palliative care, home infusion, and supplemental staffing. With a legacy of care and a commitment to innovation and compassion, our skilled professionals ensure timely and high-quality care for individuals in over 40 years. Operating in 13 states through 84 care sites, we make a meaningful impact by delivering exceptional at-home care to diverse populations nationwide.

Full Job Description

**Overview**

Saint Joseph London is a 150-bed regional hospital located in London Kentucky. Founded in 1926 Saint Joseph London opened a new $152 million 340000-square foot regional facility in 2010. We offer the latest technology along with nationally ranked award-winning services. Our patient rooms are private with most overlooking a small lake and garden on the 52-acre healing environment. Saint Joseph London treats patients from southeastern Kentucky including those from Clay Laurel Jackson Knox Pulaski Rockcastle and Whitley counties. 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**

**This position is eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus AND** **_up to_** **$24,000 Student Loan Assistance**

Provides nursing care according to the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementing and evaluating. Implements appropriate nursing care interventions. Administers medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and established nursing policies and procedures. Care provided is based on defined standards of patient care and nursing evidence-based practice.

**Essential Key Job Responsibilities**

1. Assumes responsibility for acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for patient care in the identified practice setting.

2. Performs assessment and analyzes patient problems and conditions using critical decisioning to determine need for standard, urgent or emergent interventions.

3. Implements and/or modifies plan of care using assessment data, standards of care and evidence based practice inclusive of nursing care coordination, appropriate patient and family education, and discharge planning. Facilitates interdisciplinary partnership in patient care.

4. Integrates ethical provisions in nursing practice and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.

5. Administers medications, IV therapy, and treatments in compliance with policies and procedures.

6. Evaluates progress towards attainment of desired patient outcomes.

7. Demonstrates effective on-going observations and reassessment of patient/family and their response to the interventions and changes in condition.

8. Documents assessments and interventions in accordance with hospital policy and standards of care.

9. Utilizes resources appropriately and follows facility guidelines for documentation and charging of medical supplies and equipment.

10. Assigns or delegates tasks to designated support personnel based on needs and conditions of the patient, complexity of the task, predictability of the outcome and facility policy.

11. Collaborates with new employees and peers to support orientation, training and development opportunities. Supports the profession of nursing through support for nursing student clinical activities, as appropriate.

12. Other duties as assigned by management.

**Qualifications**

**Required Education:**

+ **Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required**

**Required Licensure and Certifications:**

+ **Current RN license in the State of Kentucky**

+ **BLS**

**Pay Range**

$30.00 - $43.50 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.