RN, South Hospital, Preop/PACU, 6a-3:30p

UofL Health•Shepherdsville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent registered nurse who 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, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals. The nurse demonstrates competency in caring for complex patients and participates on the care team to improve clinical quality. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides comprehensive patient care from admission or encounter through discharge. The position collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team to assess needs, plan and deliver care, educate patients and families, evaluate outcomes, promote safety, and prepare patients for discharge. The nurse may orient team members, supervise students, and serve 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.

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, patient, and family to promote safety and address individual and family needs.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, and document administration promptly in accordance with policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and patient safety guidelines.
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 based on 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 and chain of command to meet patient and family 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.
Review patient and family responses to interventions, revise the multidisciplinary plan of care collaboratively, recognize variances, and prevent or address 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 delegate 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.
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, discuss care outcomes, and take steps to improve care delivery while staying current with compliance, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative healthcare team member, address clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolve conflicts appropriately, and give and receive peer feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively and avoid wasting 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.