RN, Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, 8th Floor Pediatric and Adult, Part-time, 7a-7p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent registered nurse who delivers 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, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals. The nurse demonstrates competency in caring for complex patients and participates in improving care quality in the clinical area. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides care on the 8th Floor Pediatric and Adult service at Frazier Rehabilitation Institute. The listed schedule is 12-hour shifts, three shifts per week, with overtime required infrequently. The position is part-time.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Two years of hospital patient care experience.

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 promote safety and address individual and family needs and preferences.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, document administration promptly, and follow medication safety guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Plan individualized, age-specific care with patients and families using current scientific knowledge, care standards, national patient safety goals, and information from the multidisciplinary care team; support continuity and appropriate patient teaching.
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 to meet patient- and family-centered needs, using competent skills, sound clinical judgment, and the chain of command to promote safety and achieve care goals.
Assess, conduct, and evaluate patient and family teaching throughout the episode of care, adapting teaching 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 variances, and prevent or intervene in potential or actual adverse events.
Advocate for patients and families, respect their rights and preferences, prepare them for discharge, and obtain feedback to promote patient satisfaction.
Work collaboratively with appropriate monitoring and delegation with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance and accountability 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 demonstrations, licensure, and professional activities.
Participate in evidence-based practice activities, discuss care outcomes with colleagues, stay current with compliance, regulatory, 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 review and feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively while avoiding waste of hospital resources 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.