RN, Jewish Hospital, 8 Heart and Lung Cardiac Surgical PCU, Part-time, 7a-7p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) 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 outcome competencies to evaluate care using evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals. The nurse demonstrates competence in caring for complex patients and participates with the care team to improve clinical-area quality. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides comprehensive patient care from admission through discharge. This includes assessment, medication administration, individualized care planning, identifying and prioritizing patient problems, implementing and evaluating interventions, patient and family education, advocacy, discharge preparation, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and unlicensed assistive healthcare providers. The nurse may orient team members, supervise students, and serve as relief charge nurse when needed. The role also includes continuing education, evidence-based practice participation, constructive team communication, responsible use of resources, and compliance with organizational policies, privacy requirements, and applicable standards. The position is at Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, in the 8 Heart and Lung Cardiac Surgical PCU. It is part-time, with a day shift from 7 a.m. to 7 p.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.
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 patient health assessments from admission or encounter through discharge, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family while attending to patient safety and individual needs.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, and document administration in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Develop individualized plans of 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, accounting for age, learning needs, and cultural background.
Review patient and family responses to interventions, revise the multidisciplinary plan of care with team members, and respond to 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 support positive patient satisfaction outcomes.
Collaborate with and appropriately monitor and delegate to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance and remain accountable for actions and outcomes.
Orient new healthcare team members and supervise students in assigned duties.
May serve as relief charge nurse when unit needs arise.
Maintain professional competency through continuing education, competency demonstrations, licensure, and professional activities.
Participate in evidence-based practice activities, discuss care outcomes with colleagues, stay current with compliance and accreditation standards, and take steps to improve care delivery.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative team member, identify and resolve clinical or interdepartmental problems appropriately, and give and receive peer review and 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.