RN, UofL Hospital, PACU, 11a-11:30p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) delivers nursing care to patients of varying age groups by applying the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The nurse uses nursing practice competencies to provide safe, optimal, patient- and family-centered care; 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 based on evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals. The role 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 patient care in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The position is based at UofL Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, and is listed for a first shift of 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. The role also supports team development and care improvement through orientation, student supervision, potential relief charge nurse duties, continuing education, evidence-based practice, collaborative communication, and compliance with organizational policies, regulatory standards, and HIPAA requirements.

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 Saving (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification 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, comprehensive assessments of patient health from admission or encounter through discharge, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family while considering individual and family needs and preferences.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, document administration promptly, and follow medication safety policies and requirements.
Plan individualized, age-specific care with patients and families using current scientific knowledge, care standards, national 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 appropriate clinical judgment to meet patient- and family-centered needs and achieve planned outcomes.
Assess, conduct, and evaluate patient and family teaching throughout the episode of care, taking age, learning needs, and cultural background into account.
Evaluate patient and family responses to interventions, revise the multidisciplinary plan of care with team members, and address care variances and potential or 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 to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate 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 demonstrations, 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 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.