RN, Peace Hospital, 3N Adolescent Psych, PRN

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) provides nursing care to patients of varying age groups using the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The role applies 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 continued professional development; 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 team efforts to improve care quality. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse delivers care throughout the care continuum, from admission or encounter through discharge. This includes assessment, medication administration, individualized care planning, prioritization of patient needs, implementation and evaluation of interventions, patient and family education, advocacy, discharge preparation, and collaboration with healthcare team members. The nurse may orient team members, supervise students, and serve as relief charge nurse when needed. The role also includes professional development, evidence-based practice, regulatory compliance, cost-conscious use of resources, and protection of confidential information.

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 license or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky.
Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA).
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 patients, families, and the healthcare team to promote safety and prevent adverse outcomes.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, and document administration promptly in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations, and patient-safety guidelines.
Develop individualized, age-specific plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team, using current scientific knowledge, care standards, and patient-safety goals.
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 clinical skills and 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, taking age, learning needs, and cultural background into account.
Review patient and family responses to interventions, revise the multidisciplinary plan of care with team members, recognize care variances, and take steps to prevent or address 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 and appropriately monitor and delegate work to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Maintain professional conduct and appearance and remain accountable for actions and outcomes.
Orient new healthcare team members and supervise students in assigned duties.
May 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 with colleagues, 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 clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolve conflicts appropriately, and give and receive peer 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.