RN, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Pre/Post Invasive Cardiology, PRN

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is an integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute, and Brown Cancer Center. Its more than 12,000 team members support its mission of delivering patient-centered care. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) delivers nursing care to patients of varying age groups using the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The nurse 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 develop as a lifelong learner; 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. This position provides nursing care under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager. It is based at Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in the Pre/Post Invasive Cardiology area, with a varied shift and PRN scheduling.

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 Nurse Residency program activities.
Current Kentucky RN license or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association.
May require Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association for specific clinical areas.
May require Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association 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 from admission or encounter through discharge, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family while accounting for individual needs and preferences and using safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomes.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, and document administration in a timely manner according to policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and medication-safety guidelines.
Plan individualized, age-specific care with the patient and family using current scientific knowledge, care standards, patient safety goals, and multidisciplinary team input; 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 using competent clinical skills and judgment and the chain of command to promote safety and achieve planned outcomes.
Assess, conduct, and evaluate patient and family teaching throughout the episode of care, adapting it 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 care variances, and act to prevent or address adverse events.
Advocate for patients and families, respect their rights and preferences, prepare them for discharge, and obtain feedback to promote positive satisfaction outcomes.
Collaborate with, monitor, and appropriately delegate to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance and be accountable for actions and outcomes.
Orient new healthcare team members and supervise students performing 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, discuss care outcomes and indicators with colleagues, improve care delivery, and remain current with compliance, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Participate collaboratively on the healthcare team, communicate constructively, identify and resolve clinical or interdepartmental problems and conflicts appropriately, and give and receive peer 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.