OverviewSaint 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.ResponsibilitiesResponsible for directing, planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating nursing care and patient outcomes. Responsible for resource management, policy and program development, and fiscal management.ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Formulates and implements hospital and departmental goals; integrates goals with overall hospital objectives and plan.
Serves as resource in area of expertise within the facility. Maintains effective working relationships and communication with members of the medical staff, other departments, leadership staff, and others. Participates with leadership, medical staff, and clinical staff in decision-making. Is an active member of the Nursing Leadership Team. Promotes interdepartmental teamwork.
Manages the operation of departments by assisting Finance with preparation of annual budgets; evaluates budget variances regularly. Ensures that supply inventories are adequately maintained in order to provide quality and continuity of care.
Provides leadership and effective personnel management by maintaining and evaluating team member performance and attendance, and providing opportunities for staff development. Promotes and communicates the culture, values, and commitment of CHI Saint Joseph Health through programs that ensure provision of high quality levels of guest service.
Develops base staffing patterns for each area and ensures availability of sufficient qualified nursing staff to meet patient care needs.
Participates in community activities on behalf of the hospital. Assists in community health events and education as needed.
Responsible for delivery of quality care and ongoing quality improvement efforts. Assists with quality management hospital wide. Monitors patient outcomes and develops corrective action as needed.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills and keeps knowledge and skills updated. Maintains availability as a resource.
Other duties as assigned by management.
QualificationsRequired EducationRequired Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline; Master’s Degree strongly preferredRequired Licensure and CertificationsKentucky/Compact State licensed Registered NurseRequired Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities7 years’ experience as an RN and 5 years leadership experiencePay Range$44.62 - $64.69 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
