RN, Medical Center Southwest, ED, 7a-7p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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 position provides nursing care in the Emergency Department at the Medical Center Southwest in Louisville, Kentucky. The scheduled shift is days, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
New-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses, including new graduates and experienced nurses, must start an approved BSN program within one year of hire and complete it within three years of hire.
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.
New RN graduates must participate in and successfully complete all activities in the Nurse Residency program.

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) 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.
Additional specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on the unit.

Responsibilities

Conduct systematic, continuous, and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission or encounter through discharge, collaborating with the healthcare team, patients, and families to support safety and address individual needs and preferences.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, and document administration in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Develop individualized, age-specific plans of care with patients and families, applying current scientific knowledge, nursing standards, patient safety goals, and multidisciplinary input.
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 patient safety and achieve planned outcomes.
Assess, conduct, and evaluate patient and family teaching throughout the episode of care, adapting instruction to age, learning needs, and cultural background.
Systematically evaluate patient and family responses to care, revise multidisciplinary plans with the care team, recognize variances, and prevent or address potential and actual 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, monitor, and appropriately delegate work to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance and remain 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 demonstrations, licensure, and professional activities.
Participate in evidence-based practice activities, discuss care outcomes, 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 quality of care or service.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.