RN, Jewish Hospital, OCC/HCC PACU, 9a-9:30p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

13d•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 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 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 caring for complex patients and participates in improving the quality of care in the clinical area. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the RN provides patient care from admission or encounter through discharge. The role includes comprehensive assessment, medication administration, individualized care planning and implementation, patient and family education, evaluation of outcomes, advocacy, discharge preparation, and collaboration with the healthcare team. The position also supports team development, evidence-based practice, professional competency, regulatory compliance, and responsible use of hospital resources.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
For new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses, start an approved BSN program within one year of hire and complete it within three years of hire.
Current Kentucky RN license or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky.
Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association.
New RN graduates must participate in and successfully complete all activities of the Nurse Residency program.

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, patients, and families while considering individual needs and preferences and using safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomes.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, document administration promptly, and follow medication safety requirements.
Plan individualized, age-specific care with patients and families using current scientific knowledge, care standards, patient safety goals, and input 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 skills and appropriate clinical judgment to meet patient- and family-centered needs and achieve 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 in collaboration with the 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 and appropriately monitor and delegate to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Maintain professional conduct and appearance and be accountable for actions and outcomes.
Orient new healthcare team members and supervise students in assigned duties.
May 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, stay current with compliance and accreditation standards, and take steps to improve care delivery.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative team member, address 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.