RN, UofL Hospital, PACU, 11a-11p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members, UofL Health's mission is to deliver patient-centered care to each and every patient every day. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) delivers nursing care to patients of varying age groups using the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The role applies nursing practice competencies to achieve safe, optimal patient- and family-centered outcomes; leadership competencies to coordinate care and communicate with the care team; professional profile competencies to support ongoing professional learning; and practice outcomes competencies to evaluate care using evidence, the UofL Health quality model and patient safety goals. The nurse demonstrates competency in caring for complex patients and participates with the care team to improve quality in the clinical area. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides patient care and collaborates with patients, families and the healthcare team throughout the care continuum. The position also contributes to team development, evidence-based practice, professional competency, compliance and efficient use of hospital resources. The listed position is at UofL Hospital - UMC in Louisville, Kentucky, with a shift of 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
New-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses must start an approved BSN program within one year of hire and complete it within three years of hire.
New RN graduates must participate in and successfully complete all activities in the Nurse Residency program.
Current Kentucky RN licensure or a compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky.
Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association.
Additional specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on the unit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Two years of hospital patient care experience.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), accredited by the American Heart Association, may be required for specific clinical areas.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), accredited by the American Heart Association, may be required for specific clinical areas.

Responsibilities

Conduct systematic, continuous and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission or encounter through discharge, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient and family to ensure safety and address individual needs and preferences.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, document administration promptly, and follow medication-safety policies and requirements.
Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients and families, using current scientific knowledge, care standards, patient safety goals and input from the multidisciplinary team.
Identify and prioritize patient problems based on assessment data, safety considerations, patient and family goals and preferences, nursing interventions and the medical plan of care.
Implement nursing interventions using competent skills, clinical judgment and the chain of command to promote patient safety and achieve planned outcomes.
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, recognize care variances and address potential or actual adverse events.
Advocate for patients and families, respect their rights and preferences, prepare them for discharge and obtain feedback to support patient satisfaction.
Collaborate with, monitor and delegate to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Demonstrate 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, stay current with compliance and accreditation standards, and take steps to improve care delivery.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative healthcare team member, identify clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolve conflicts appropriately and give and receive peer feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively while avoiding waste of hospital resources without compromising care or service quality.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.