RN, Jewish Hospital, Endo, 7a-4:30p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent registered nurse who 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 outcomes 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 quality. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides patient care across the care continuum, from admission or encounter through discharge. The role includes comprehensive assessment, medication administration, individualized care planning and implementation, patient and family education, evaluation and revision of care, advocacy, discharge preparation, and collaboration with healthcare providers and unlicensed assistive personnel. The nurse may orient team members, supervise students, and serve as relief charge nurse when needed. This position is based at UofL Health Jewish Hospital’s Outpatient Center in Louisville, Kentucky, and is listed for a first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 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.
New RN graduates must participate in and successfully complete all activities of the Nurse Residency program.
Current Kentucky RN licensure or a compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky.
Basic Life Support (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), accredited by the American Heart Association, may be required for specific clinical areas.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 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 to promote safety and address individual needs and preferences.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, document administration promptly, and follow medication-safety policies and requirements.
Collaborate with patients and families to develop individualized, age-specific plans of care based on current scientific knowledge, standards, safety goals, patient preferences, and multidisciplinary input.
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.
Review patient and family responses to interventions, revise the multidisciplinary plan of care with the team, recognize variances, and prevent or address actual and potential 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, monitor, and appropriately delegate to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Maintain 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, keep 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.