RN, South Hospital, Preop/PACU, 6a-3:30p

UofL Health•Shepherdsville, 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 support safe, optimal, patient- and family-centered outcomes; leadership competencies to coordinate care and communicate with the healthcare 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 competency in caring for complex patients and participates with the care team to improve clinical-area care quality. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides care across the continuum from admission or encounter through discharge. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment, medication administration, individualized care planning and implementation, patient and family teaching, evaluation and revision of care, patient advocacy, and collaboration with healthcare team members. The role also supports professional development, evidence-based practice, compliance, and safe, cost-effective care. This position is at South Hospital in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, in Preop/PACU, with a first-shift schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 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.
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 in 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 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, 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 multidisciplinary input.
Identify and prioritize patient problems using assessment information, safety considerations, patient and family goals and preferences, nursing interventions, and the medical plan of care.
Implement nursing interventions, apply competent clinical judgment, and use the chain of command to promote safety 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, evaluate care outcomes, revise multidisciplinary plans with the care team, and respond to 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 patient satisfaction.
Collaborate with, monitor, and appropriately delegate work 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.
May serve as relief charge nurse when needed by the unit.
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.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative healthcare team member, identify and address clinical or interdepartmental problems, resolve conflicts appropriately, and give and receive peer feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively while avoiding waste without compromising care quality or service.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements; maintain confidentiality.
Perform other duties as assigned.