RN, Jewish Hospital, OCC/HCC PACU, 9a-9:30p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is an 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 focuses on delivering patient-centered care. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) delivers nursing care to patients of varying age groups using the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The nurse applies nursing practice competencies to provide safe, optimal, patient- and family-centered outcomes; leadership competencies to coordinate care and communicate with the care team; professional profile competencies to support lifelong 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 contributes to improving clinical care quality. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides care across the care continuum, from admission or encounter through discharge. Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering and evaluating medications, planning and implementing individualized care, educating patients and families, evaluating outcomes, advocating for patients, and collaborating with the healthcare team. The role may include orienting team members, supervising students, and acting as relief charge nurse when needed.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
New-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses, whether new graduates or experienced, 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.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association may be required for specific clinical areas.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association may be required for specific clinical areas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Two years of hospital patient care experience.
Additional specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on the unit.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive, continuous patient health assessments from admission or encounter through discharge, collaborating with patients, families, and the healthcare team to support safety and individualized care.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, and document administration according to policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and patient safety guidelines.
Collaborate with patients and families to develop individualized care plans based on current scientific knowledge, care standards, patient safety goals, and input from the multidisciplinary team.
Identify and prioritize patient problems using assessment data, safety considerations, patient and family goals and preferences, nursing interventions, and the medical plan of care.
Implement nursing interventions using competent skills and clinical judgment, following the chain of command to promote safety and achieve planned outcomes.
Assess, conduct, and evaluate patient and family teaching throughout the episode of care, accounting for age, learning needs, and cultural background.
Review patient and family responses to interventions, revise multidisciplinary plans of care collaboratively, and address variances or potential 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 and appropriately monitor and delegate 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.
Act 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 and use care indicators and outcomes to improve care delivery and remain 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 jeopardizing quality of care or service.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.