RN, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, OR, 6:30a-7p

UofL Health•Elizabeth, NJ

3d•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 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 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 and collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare professionals throughout the care continuum. The role includes assessment, medication administration, care planning and implementation, patient and family education, evaluation of outcomes, advocacy, and safe delegation. The nurse also supports team development, evidence-based practice, professional learning, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective care.

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.
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 of 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 systematic, continuous, and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission or encounter through discharge, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family to address individual needs and promote safety.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, document administration in a timely manner, and follow medication safety requirements.
Collaborate with patients and families to plan individualized, age-specific care using current scientific knowledge, care standards, patient safety goals, and input from the multidisciplinary team.
Identify and prioritize patient problems using assessment information, 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 safety and achieve planned outcomes.
Assess, provide, and evaluate patient and family teaching throughout the episode of care, taking age, learning needs, and cultural background into account.
Regularly evaluate patient and family responses to interventions, revise the multidisciplinary plan of care in collaboration with the care team, and address 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 outcomes.
Collaborate with, appropriately monitor, and delegate 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; may serve as relief charge nurse when needed.
Maintain professional competency through continuing education, competency demonstrations, licensure, and professional activities.
Participate in evidence-based practice activities, discuss care outcomes with colleagues, stay current with compliance and accreditation standards, and work 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 of hospital resources 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.