RN, Jewish Hospital, CVICU, 7p-7a

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) provides nursing care to patients of varying age groups, including complex patients, using the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The nurse applies nursing practice competencies to support 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 outcome competencies to evaluate care using evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse conducts comprehensive assessments from admission or encounter through discharge, administers and evaluates medications, develops individualized plans of care with patients and families, implements and evaluates interventions, and supports patient and family education and discharge preparation. The role collaborates with the healthcare team, advocates for patients and families, and contributes to quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and safe, cost-effective care. The position is at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, in the CVICU, with a 7 p.m.–7 a.m. night shift.

Requirements

Registered nurse licensure; a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) from the NCSBN may be accepted in lieu of a Kentucky Nursing License, per the KBN.
Demonstrated competency caring for complex patients.
Ability to provide nursing care to patients of varying age groups using the nursing process and nursing practice standards.
Ability to administer medications within licensure authority and follow patient safety, documentation, privacy, and regulatory requirements.

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 support safety and individualized care.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, and document administration according to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Plan individualized, age-specific care with patients and families using current scientific knowledge, care standards, patient safety goals, patient preferences, and information 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 clinical skills and judgment, following the chain of command to promote patient safety 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.
Regularly evaluate patient and family responses to interventions and revise the multidisciplinary plan of care with the care team; recognize care 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 outcomes.
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, supervise students performing assigned duties, and 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, and take steps to improve care delivery while staying current with compliance, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
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 of hospital resources 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.