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

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

22h•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 uses 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 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 in improving the quality of care in the clinical area. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides care across the care continuum, from admission or encounter through discharge. Responsibilities include assessment, medication administration, individualized care planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions, patient and family education, advocacy, discharge preparation, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team and unlicensed assistive healthcare providers. The nurse may orient team members, supervise students, and act as relief charge nurse when needed, while maintaining professional competency and compliance with applicable 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 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) 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 while accounting for individual needs and using safety surveillance.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, document administration promptly, and follow medication safety requirements.
Develop individualized plans of care with patients and families using current scientific knowledge, care standards, patient safety goals, and input from the multidisciplinary care 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 skills and clinical judgment, following the chain of command to promote patient safety and achieve planned outcomes.
Assess, conduct, and evaluate patient and family teaching throughout the episode of care, with sensitivity to age, learning needs, and cultural background.
Review patient and family responses to care, revise the multidisciplinary plan in collaboration with the care team, and address care variances 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.
Work collaboratively with appropriate monitoring and delegation of 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.
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, 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 and resolve clinical or interdepartmental problems and conflicts appropriately, and give and receive peer feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively while avoiding waste without jeopardizing quality of care or service.
Maintain compliance with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.