RN, Medical Center Southwest, ED, PRN, 7p-7a

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute, and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members, UofL Health’s mission is to deliver patient-centered care to each patient every day. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent registered nurse who provides 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 professional learning; 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 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 performs the essential functions described in the responsibilities. The position is in the Emergency Department at UofL Health Medical Center Southwest, with a PRN designation and a night shift of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The stated shift length is 12 hours, with three shifts per week. Overtime is required infrequently. The position requires an associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. New-hire associate-degree RNs, whether new graduates or experienced, must start an approved BSN program within one year of hire and complete it within three years. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred. New RN graduates must participate in and successfully complete all activities of the Nurse Residency program. Current Kentucky RN licensure or a compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky, and AHA-accredited BLS certification, are required. PALS and ACLS may be required for specific clinical areas; other specialized certifications may also be required or preferred based on the unit.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
New-hire associate-degree RNs 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 the Nurse Residency program and successfully complete all activities.
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.
PALS certification accredited by the American Heart Association may be required for specific clinical areas.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct systematic, continuous, and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission or encounter through discharge, addressing patient and family needs and preferences and collaborating with the healthcare team.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, document administration promptly, and follow medication-safety policies and requirements.
Plan individualized, age-specific care in collaboration with patients and families, using current scientific knowledge, standards, patient safety goals, and multidisciplinary team input.
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 care goals.
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 plans in collaboration with the care team, recognize variances, and help 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.
Collaborate with and appropriately monitor and delegate to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance and accountability for actions and outcomes.
Orient new healthcare team members and supervise students performing 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, remain 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 appropriately, and give and receive peer feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively while avoiding waste without jeopardizing care quality or service.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.