RN, UofL Hospital, PACU, 11a-11:30p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•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 care team; professional profile competencies to support lifelong learning; and practice outcome 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 in the care team to improve 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. The nurse assesses patients, administers medications, plans and implements individualized care, teaches patients and families, evaluates responses to interventions, and collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to promote safe, effective outcomes. The position also includes patient advocacy, discharge preparation, appropriate delegation and monitoring, and participation in professional development and quality-improvement activities.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
New-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses, whether new graduates or experienced, 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 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 promote safety and address individual and family needs and preferences.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, document administration promptly, and follow medication-safety requirements and applicable policies.
Plan individualized, age-specific care with patients and families using current scientific knowledge, care standards, patient-safety goals, and information from the multidisciplinary care team.
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 and use competent clinical skills, judgment, and the chain of command to meet patient and family needs 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 collaboratively, recognize variances, and prevent or intervene in 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 to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers as appropriate and in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance and accountability 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 demonstrations, licensure, and professional activities.
Participate in evidence-based practice activities, discuss care outcomes and indicators with colleagues, and help improve care delivery while staying current with compliance, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative healthcare team member, identify and resolve clinical and interdepartmental problems and conflicts appropriately, and give and receive peer review and 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.