Team Leader Registered Nurse
- BLS
- ACLS
- BSN
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open registered nurse jobs in Kentucky post a median of $46.54 an hour, the middle half $36.75–$56.75, across 144 jobs that state their pay. Registered nurses employed in Kentucky earn a median of $38.96 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Under general supervision, demonstrates proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, contributes to the nursing assessment and the development of the nursing care plan, and participates in the evaluation of nursing care, in accordance with established philosophy.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Self-directing, able to work with little direct supervision.
- Empathy for the needs of patients.
- Treats patients and others with courtesy and respect, presenting a positive public image.
- Works well as a team member.
- Ensures confidentiality and security of patients' medical information.
WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE TO THE FOLLOWING STUDER PHILOSOPHIES AND PRINCIPLES:
- HCAPS Patient Perception
- Hourly Rounding with intention
- Bedside Shift Report
- AIDET
- Daily Huddles
Minimum Education
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Nursing.
- Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred.
Required Licenses
- Must hold current license by the state of Kentucky or hold license in a compact state as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.
- ACLS preferred.
Minimum Work Experience
- One year experience in Nursing/Surgery preferred.
From Deaconess Health System's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Deaconess Health System hires nurses, physicians and imaging techs in Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky.
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