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RN Surgery Lead Full Time Days

CHI Saint Joseph Mount Sterling Mount Sterling, Kentucky
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The posted compensation range of $31.50 - $45.68 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2025-420751 Employment Type Full Time Department General Surgery Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Remote No Category Nursing Leadership Referral Amount 7500
Responsibilities

The major focus of this position is to plan, provide and supervise care for the surgical patients, supporting the
service line team. Primary customers include the staff, physicians, patients/families and other members of the
health care team. As a member of the leadership team, monitors and maintains clinical standards of care;
maintains accountability for assurance of appropriate staffing resources and provision of quality, evidence based
patient care. Acts as and represents Unit leadership when the Nurse Manager is unavailable. Demonstrates
knowledge of and delivers care in accordance with the Kentucky Nurse Practice Act.

Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Participates in maintaining staff competencies through
education, mentoring and role modeling. Supports the Nurse Manager in interviewing and hiring employees;
training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and
mentoring/coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Functions

-Plans and provides direct patient care as well as supervision of personnel practicing in surgical service areas.
-Makes patient care assignments and facilitates patient throughout and directly observes staff performances.
-Proactively matches existing resources seeking ways to provide patient care that supports staff and maintains a
therapeutic environment, collaborative, team environment.
-Assures that staffing and resources are aligned with patient care needs.
-Communicates personnel related concerns to Nurse Manager.
-Identifies opportunities for improvement and implements appropriate change using logical problem solving skills.
-Maintains Unit Professional standards.
-Maintains confidentiality of department information.
-Contributes to the efficient overall operation of the department focusing on timely starts for surgical cases,
improving turnover times and accurately anticipating needs of each procedure.


Qualifications

Required Educaton:

  • BSN

Required Experience:

  • 2 years perioperative nursing experience

Required Licensure and Certifications:

  • RN
  • BLS
  • ACLS (within 90 days of hire)
  • PALS (within 6 motnhs of hire)


Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Mount Sterling, a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital founded in 1918.  Formerly known as Mary Chiles Hospital, Saint Joseph Mount Sterling serves as a 42-bed community hospital and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that, we invite you to experienceHello Humankindness with us!  CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. Learn more about CHI Saint Joseph Mount Sterling and its awards and recognitions here:CHI Saint Joseph Mount Sterling

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.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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