OverviewnnAs an ICU Nurse at CHI Saint Joseph Health, you’ll monitor patients who are critically ill and unstable following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening disease. You’ll never have the same day twice as your patients’ needs evolve but you'll always begin each shift by taking report from a nursing teammate before making your rounds. You’ll provide continued care and perform procedures as detailed in the care plan.nnTo thrive in this role, you’ll heavily depend on your ability to multitask and react. You’ll clinically care for your patients- remaining focused and attentive as you continuously monitor your patients throughout your shift. You also serve as their advocate- supporting their best interests when they cannot. Your sound judgment during an emergency and rapid response are impressive, putting you on the radar for advancement.nnKey Responsibilities Include:nnAssess, plan and implement compassionate nursing care while ensuring patient comfortnnAnticipate, identify, and respond to informational and emotional needs of patients and familiesnnGuide and direct healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patientsnnMaintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices)nnUtilize safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarmsnnInitiate emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)nnAssist with patient care duties (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)nnIncentives:nnWe're offering a $25,000 sign on bonus AND up to $24,000 in outstanding student loan pay off for new hires that meet eligibility requirements.nnAbout Us:nnWelcome 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).nnWhether 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. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:nnPaid Time Off (PTO)nn401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matchingnnMedical/Dental/Vision InsurancennMental Health resources for you and your familynnWellness Program with rewards up to $450nnTuition Reimbursement for future career growth and developmentnnAdoption AssistancennVoluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet InsurancennShort and Long Term DisabilitynnFree Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needsnnEmployer DiscountsnnRelocation Assistance*nnEmployee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*nnSign-on Bonuses up to $10,000*nnEducation Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*nn*for eligible hiresnnLearn more about Saint Joseph East and it's awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph East ( 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.nnResponsibilitiesnnProvides 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.nnEssential Key Job ResponsibilitiesnnAssumes responsibility for acquiring knowledge and skills necessary for patient care in the identified practice setting.nnPerforms assessment and analyzes patient problems and conditions using critical decision making to determine need for standard, urgent or emergent interventions.nnImplements 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.nnIntegrates ethical provisions in nursing practice and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.nnAdministers medications, IV therapy, and treatments in compliance with policies and procedures.nnEvaluates progress towards attainment of desired patient outcomes.nnDemonstrates effective on-going observations and reassessment of patient/family and their response to the interventions and changes in condition.nnDocuments assessments and interventions in accordance with hospital policy and standards of care.nnUtilizes resources appropriately and follows facility guidelines for documentation and charging of medical supplies and equipment.nnAssigns 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.nnCollaborates 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.nnOther duties as assigned by management.nnThe 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.nnQualificationsnnRequired Education and ExperiencennAssociates Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) from an accredited school of nursing.nnRequired Licensure and CertificationsnnCurrent RN license in the State of KentuckynnBasic Life Support (BLS) via the American Heart Association (AHA)nnAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) via the American Heart Association (AHA) within 3 months of hirennPREFERRED QualificationsnnBachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)nnPrevious nursing experience in Telemetry, Cardiac, Emergency or Critical Care service linesnnPay Rangenn$30.00 - $43.50 /hournnWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.