RN, Medical Center East, Endoscopy, PRN

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

6d•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 nurse 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 role requires competency in caring for complex patients and participation in team efforts to improve clinical care quality. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides care across the continuum, from admission or encounter through discharge. The nurse assesses and monitors patients, administers medications, develops and revises individualized plans of care with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team, implements and evaluates interventions, provides patient and family education, advocates for patients, and supports safe discharge and positive patient experiences. The role also includes collaboration and appropriate delegation, professional development, team communication, compliance with policies and privacy requirements, and other assigned duties.

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.
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.
New RN graduates must participate in and successfully complete all activities in the Nurse Residency program.

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 comprehensive, continuous assessments of patient health status across the care continuum, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family while proactively 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 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 skills, appropriate clinical judgment, and the chain of command to promote safety and achieve care goals.
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 interventions, revise the multidisciplinary plan of care with the care team, and address variances or potential and 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 and appropriately 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 performing 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, stay current with compliance and accreditation standards, and take steps to improve care delivery.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative team member, identify clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolve 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.