RN, Medical Center East, ED, PRN

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) provides nursing care to patients of varying age groups using the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The role applies nursing practice, leadership, professional development, and practice-outcome competencies to deliver safe, optimal, patient- and family-centered care. The nurse demonstrates competency in caring for complex patients and contributes to improving care quality in the clinical area. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse assesses patients throughout the care continuum, administers and monitors medications, plans and implements individualized care, evaluates outcomes, and collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team. The role includes patient and family education, advocacy, discharge preparation, appropriate delegation and monitoring, and participation in evidence-based practice and quality improvement. Other duties may include orienting team members, supervising students, and serving as relief charge nurse when needed.

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 the Nurse Residency program and successfully complete all 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 from admission or encounter through discharge, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family to promote safety and 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 clinical skills and judgment, following the chain of command to promote safety and achieve 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 team, and address care variances and potential or 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.
Collaborate with, appropriately monitor, and delegate to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance and be 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, stay current with compliance 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 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.