RN, UofL Hospital, NICU, Weekend, Varied Shift

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) provides nursing care to patients of varying age groups using the nursing process and applicable nursing practice standards. The nurse applies nursing practice, leadership, professional profile, and practice outcomes competencies to deliver safe, optimal, patient- and family-centered care; coordinate care and communicate with the healthcare team; develop professionally; and evaluate care using evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals. The role demonstrates competency in caring for complex patients and participates in improving clinical-area care quality. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse assesses patients from admission or encounter through discharge, administers and monitors medications, plans and implements individualized care, provides patient and family education, evaluates outcomes, advocates for patients and families, and collaborates with the healthcare team. The position is in the NICU at UofL Hospital and is weekend-only with a varied shift.

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 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 across the care continuum, 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 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, patient safety goals, and input from the multidisciplinary care 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 clinical judgment, following the chain of command to promote patient safety and planned outcomes.
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 the multidisciplinary plan of care with the care team, recognize variances, and prevent or address 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.
Collaborate with, monitor, and delegate to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance and accountability 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, and take steps to improve care delivery while keeping current with compliance, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative healthcare team member, identify and resolve clinical and interdepartmental problems and conflicts appropriately, and give and receive peer review and 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.