RN, UofL Hospital, NICU, Weekend, Varied Shift

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) provides nursing care to patients of varying age groups using the nursing process and professional nursing practice standards. The nurse uses 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 improving care quality in the clinical area. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides care from admission or encounter through discharge. Duties include comprehensive assessment, medication administration and monitoring, collaborative care planning, implementing and evaluating interventions, patient and family education and advocacy, discharge preparation, and appropriate collaboration and delegation with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers. The nurse also contributes to team development, evidence-based practice, professional competency, regulatory compliance, and cost-effective care.

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.
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.
Demonstrated competency in caring for complex patients.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications may be required for specific clinical areas.
Additional specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on the unit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Two years of hospital patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct continuous, comprehensive assessments of patient health status throughout the care continuum, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family and using safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomes.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, and document administration in accordance with policies and regulatory 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 data, 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, conduct, and evaluate patient and family teaching throughout the episode of care, accounting for age, learning needs, and cultural background.
Review patient and family responses to interventions, revise multidisciplinary care plans collaboratively, recognize variances, and intervene 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 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 unit needs arise.
Maintain professional competency through continuing education, competency demonstration, licensure, and professional activities.
Participate in evidence-based practice activities, discuss care outcomes, keep current with compliance and accreditation standards, and take steps to improve care delivery.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative healthcare team member, address clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolve conflicts appropriately, and give and receive peer review and feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively while avoiding waste 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.