RN, UofL Hospital, NICU, 7p-7a

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

2d•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 RN 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 RN demonstrates competency in caring for complex patients and participates in improving quality in the clinical area. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the RN provides nursing care to patients. The role includes systematic assessment, individualized care planning and implementation, medication administration, patient and family education, evaluation of outcomes, advocacy, discharge preparation, and collaboration with the healthcare team. The RN may orient team members, supervise students, and serve as relief charge nurse when needed. The position is at UofL Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, on the night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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.
All new RN graduates must participate in and successfully complete the Nurse Residency program activities.
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 patient health assessments 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.
Develop individualized, age-specific plans of care with patients and families, drawing on current scientific knowledge, care standards, patient safety goals, and multidisciplinary input.
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, appropriate 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.
Regularly evaluate patient and family responses to interventions, revise multidisciplinary plans with care team members, and address care variances or potential and actual adverse events.
Advocate for patients and families, respect their rights and preferences, prepare them for discharge, and obtain feedback to promote positive patient satisfaction outcomes.
Collaborate with and appropriately 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 with colleagues, remain 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 feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively while avoiding waste of hospital resources without jeopardizing quality of care or service.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.