UofL Health RN Internal Agency, PCU RN

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

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About The Position

UofL Health is hiring experienced PCU registered nurses for its new internal agency team. This is a core employee role with full benefits eligibility and premium pay. Nurses provide care to patients on PCU/Mixed Acuity units through 13-week assignments at UofL Health inpatient hospitals. Assignments are based on staffing needs rather than individual preference, and nurses must be flexible to work at any of the listed hospitals. The opportunity is open exclusively to external candidates with at least two years of prior hospital-based PCU RN experience. The Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to patients of varying age groups across the health system, using the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The nurse demonstrates competence in caring for complex patients and participates with the care team to improve clinical quality. This includes providing safe, patient- and family-centered care; coordinating and communicating with the care team; developing professionally as a lifelong learner; and evaluating care based on evidence, UofL Health's quality model, and patient safety goals. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse assesses patient health throughout the care continuum, administers and evaluates medications, plans and implements individualized care, and evaluates outcomes. The role also includes patient and family education and advocacy, collaboration and appropriate delegation, supporting and orienting team members, maintaining professional competency, participating in evidence-based practice and quality improvement, and complying with organizational policies and privacy requirements.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
At least two years of hospital RN PCU/Mixed Acuity experience.
Current Kentucky RN license or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky.
Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Flexibility to work at any of the listed UofL Health hospitals; assignments are based on staffing needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.

Responsibilities

Conduct systematic, continuous, and comprehensive assessments of patients from admission or encounter through discharge, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family to promote safety and address individual needs.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, document administration promptly, and follow medication-safety requirements.
Plan individualized, age-specific care with patients and families using current scientific knowledge, care standards, patient safety goals, and input from the multidisciplinary team.
Implement nursing interventions to meet patient- and family-centered care needs.
Use competent clinical skills and judgment and follow the chain of command to promote patient safety and achieve care goals.
Assess, conduct, and evaluate patient and family teaching throughout the episode of care, with sensitivity to age, learning needs, and cultural background.
Review patient and family responses to interventions, revise the multidisciplinary plan of care with the care team, and address care variances or potential adverse events.
Advocate for patients and families, respect their rights and preferences, prepare them for discharge, and obtain feedback to support positive patient satisfaction.
Collaborate with and appropriately monitor and delegate work to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Maintain professional conduct and appearance and be accountable for actions and outcomes.
Orient new healthcare team members and supervise students in assigned duties.
May serve as relief charge nurse when unit needs arise.
Maintain professional competency through continuing education, competency demonstration, licensure, and professional activities.
Participate in evidence-based practice activities, discuss care outcomes with colleagues, and take steps to improve care delivery while staying current with compliance, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative healthcare team member, identify and resolve clinical or interdepartmental problems, and give and receive peer feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively while avoiding waste without compromising care quality or service.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.