RN, Medical Center Southwest, ED, 7a-7p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

11d•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 healthcare 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 quality in the clinical area. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides patient care across the care continuum, from admission or encounter through discharge. Responsibilities include assessment, medication administration, individualized care planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing interventions, patient and family education, advocacy, discharge preparation, and collaboration with the healthcare team. The position also supports team members and students, may serve as relief charge nurse when needed, and maintains professional competency and compliance with organizational policies and standards.

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 in the Nurse Residency program.
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 (AHA).

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 (AHA), which may be required for specific clinical areas.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA), which 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 address individual and family needs and preferences.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, document administration in a timely manner, and follow medication safety guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team, using current scientific knowledge, care standards, nursing interventions, outcomes frameworks, and patient safety goals.
Identify and prioritize patient problems using subjective and objective assessment data, safety considerations, patient and family goals and preferences, nursing interventions, and the medical plan of care.
Implement nursing interventions to meet patient- and family-centered needs, using competent skills, clinical judgment, and 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 in collaboration with the care 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 outcomes.
Collaborate with, monitor, and delegate work to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance and remain accountable for actions and outcomes.
Orient new healthcare team members and supervise students in assigned duties.
Serve 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, and take steps to improve care delivery while staying current with compliance, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
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 of hospital resources 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.