Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions 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. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Mental Health resources for you and your family
• Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
• Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
• Adoption Assistance
• Voluntary Protection: Accident, Critical Illness, Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability 
• Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
• Employer Discounts
• Relocation Assistance*
• Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7,500*
• Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000*
• Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24,000*

*for eligible hires

Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and its awards and recognitions here:Saint Joseph Hospital.

Job Summary / Purpose

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 oncology setting. 
2. Provides direct nursing care for specified patients, including appropriate supportive care for patients receiving radiation therapy, chemotherapy, blood components, fluid and electrolyte replacements, and other oncology treatments.
3. Performs nursing assessments and triage of patient care needs for new and ongoing patients determining the need for standard, urgent or emergent interventions.  Utilizes oncology nurse driven protocols to manage cancer related side effects.  Evaluates progress towards attainment of desired patient outcomes.  
4. 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 related to the disease and treatment.  

5.Facilitates interdisciplinary partnership in patient care. 

6. Integrates ethical provisions in nursing practice and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. 
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. Maintains compliance with all hospital and department specific competencies and continuing education requirements. 
13. Other duties assigned by the manager.

Required Education For Staff Job Levels

• Associates Degree in Nursing

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Current and Active RN License to Practice in the State of Kentucky
• Current and Active Basic Life Support Certification Through the American Heart Association

Preferred Qualifications

• ONS/ONCC Radiation Therapy Certificate  
• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Upon Hire

• Obtain an Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Radiation Therapy Certificate within 6 months of hire IF 2 years of radiation oncology experience has been met. 
• If 2 years of radiation oncology experience has not been met then the ONS Radiation Therapy Certificate will be obtained within 6 months after the RN has met 2 years of radiation oncology experience.                                                                                          
• Radiation Oncology RNs NEW to oncology must complete the ONS Cancer Basics Course within 90 days of hire
• 36 oncology-related continuing nursing education contact hours every three years unless an oncology national certification is held.
• 2 continuing education activities related to breast cancer annually.