RN, Jewish Hospital, Endoscopy, Part-time, 7a-7:30p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•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 lifelong learning; and practice outcomes competencies to evaluate care using evidence, UofL Health’s quality model, and patient safety goals. The nurse demonstrates competency 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 comprehensive patient care from admission or encounter through discharge. The role includes assessment, medication administration, care planning and implementation, patient and family education, evaluation and revision of care, advocacy, discharge preparation, and collaboration with the healthcare team and unlicensed assistive healthcare providers. The nurse may orient healthcare team members, supervise students, and act as relief charge nurse when unit needs arise. The position is part-time on the first shift, with hours listed as 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky.

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 of the Nurse Residency program.
Current Kentucky RN licensure or a compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association.

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

Responsibilities

Conduct systematic and continuous patient health assessments across the care continuum, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family to promote 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, incorporating scientific knowledge, care standards, patient safety goals, and multidisciplinary input.
Identify and prioritize patient problems based on assessment data, safety considerations, patient and family goals, and the medical plan of care.
Implement nursing interventions using competent clinical skills and judgment to meet patient and family needs 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 team, and act on 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 to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Maintain 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 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 team member, help resolve clinical and interdepartmental problems, and give and receive peer feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively while avoiding waste without jeopardizing care quality or service.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.