RN, Medical Center East Hospital, ED, Part-time, 3p-3a

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) provides nursing care to patients of varying age groups using the nursing process and applicable nursing practice standards. The role applies nursing practice, leadership, professional profile, and practice-outcome competencies to deliver safe, patient- and family-centered care; coordinate with the care team; pursue professional development; and evaluate care using evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals. The nurse demonstrates competency in caring for complex patients and contributes to improving clinical-area care quality. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse assesses patients from admission or encounter through discharge, administers and monitors medications, plans and implements individualized care, and evaluates outcomes in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team. The nurse supports patient and family education, advocacy, discharge preparation, safe delegation, and continuity of care. Additional duties include orienting team members, supervising students, potentially serving as relief charge nurse, maintaining professional competency, participating in evidence-based practice and quality activities, communicating constructively, following policies and regulatory requirements, protecting confidential information, and performing other assigned duties. This is a part-time position in the Emergency Department at UofL Health Medical Center East Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. The scheduled shift is 3 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
New-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses, including new graduates and experienced 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.
Additional specialized certifications may be required based on the clinical unit.

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 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 needs and preferences.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, document administration promptly, and follow medication-safety requirements.
Plan individualized care with patients and families using current scientific knowledge, care standards, nursing interventions, patient safety goals, and multidisciplinary input.
Identify and prioritize patient problems based on 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, 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, accounting for age, learning needs, and cultural background.
Review patient and family responses to interventions, revise the multidisciplinary plan of care with the care team, recognize variances, and prevent or respond to actual or 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 outcomes.
Collaborate with, monitor, and delegate appropriately 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 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, remain current with compliance and accreditation standards, and take steps to improve care delivery.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative healthcare-team member, identify and resolve clinical or interdepartmental problems and conflicts appropriately, and give and receive peer feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively while avoiding waste 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.