St. Elizabeth Healthcare·Edgewood, Kentucky
The licensed registered nurse is responsible for providing evidence-based clinical care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for designated patients, utilizing the nursing process and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. This role also involves delegating tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed team members while demonstrating respect and empathy in all patient and colleague encounters.
- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days. - Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules - Retirement savings with employer match - Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities - Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs -
Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility
Job
Summary: The best career is right here. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Surgery unit located at our Edgewood, Kentucky location.
Shift &
Hours: 1st shift; Full-time, 36 hours weekly.
The best career is right here. The licensed registered nurse is a professional nurse who is responsible and accountable for providing evidence-based clinical care to designated patients utilizing the nursing process. This is accomplished by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to established ethical/cultural codes and standards of nursing practices and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to achieve patient outcomes. The registered nurse is responsible to delegate tasks appropriately to other licensed and unlicensed health care team members. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background. Qualifications Education, Credentials, Licenses: Graduate from accredited School of Nursing, licensed to practice in the state where work is being performed. If eligible, must have a Compact (multi-state) License in their primary state of residence. Meets contact hour requirements for licensure, including all state-required courses. Focus of education promotes nurses’ ability to practice in clinical area assigned. Specialized Knowledge: Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory, clinical practice standards, procedures, policies and competence in mathematical calculations associated with medication administration. Competent to independently perform safe nursing skills and procedures. Kind and Length of Experience: Successful completion of preceptorship and orientation to the facility and clinical area. Able to critically think and problem solve in routine and emergency situations. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.
Candidates must be a graduate from an accredited School of Nursing and licensed to practice in the state of work, potentially requiring a Compact (multi-state) License. Experience requirements include successful completion of preceptorship and orientation, along with the ability to critically think and problem-solve in both routine and emergency situations.
Market context
Kentucky surgery units commonly look for RNs who can handle fast-paced perioperative care, so candidates with strong critical thinking, recent clinical experience, and a valid Kentucky license or Compact License are often competitive. Tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, competitive pay, wellness programs, and professional development can make these roles attractive, but requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your license status and be ready to discuss your preceptorship, orientation, and surgical care experience.
