RN, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Preop, 8:30a-6p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) delivers nursing care to patients of varying age groups by applying the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The role uses nursing practice competencies to achieve safe, 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, UofL Health’s quality model, and patient safety goals. The nurse demonstrates competency in caring for complex patients and participates in improving quality in the clinical area. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides care throughout the patient’s care continuum, from admission or encounter through discharge. The position includes assessing patient health status, planning and implementing individualized care, administering and evaluating medications, educating patients and families, monitoring outcomes, advocating for patients, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team and unlicensed assistive healthcare providers. The RN also supports team development and professional practice by orienting team members, supervising students, potentially serving as relief charge nurse when needed, maintaining competency and licensure, participating in evidence-based practice activities, and following applicable policies, privacy requirements, and regulatory standards. The posted assignment is in Preop at Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, with a first-shift schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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 Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required for specific clinical areas.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Two years of hospital patient care experience.
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 needs and preferences.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, and document administration promptly in accordance with policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and medication-safety guidelines.
Collaborate with patients and families to plan individualized care using current scientific knowledge, care standards, nursing interventions, and patient safety goals; incorporate multidisciplinary input and patient teaching needs.
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 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 collaboratively, recognize variances, and take steps to prevent or respond to 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, monitor, and appropriately 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 act 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, stay current with compliance and accreditation standards, and take steps to improve care delivery.
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 of hospital resources without compromising care or service quality.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.