RN, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Pre/Post Invasive Cardiology, PRN

UofL Health•Elizabeth, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) delivers nursing care to patients of varying age groups using the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The RN 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 outcomes competencies to evaluate care using evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals. The RN demonstrates competency in caring for complex patients and participates in improving care quality in the clinical area. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the RN provides nursing care, including systematic assessment, medication administration, individualized care planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions, patient and family education, advocacy, discharge preparation, and collaboration with the healthcare team. The role also includes professional development, support and orientation of team members, participation in evidence-based practice and quality activities, compliance with organizational policies and standards, and protection of patient confidentiality.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
For new-hire Associate Degree RNs, 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 Nurse Residency program activities.
Current Kentucky RN license or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association.

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) accredited by the American Heart Association may be required for specific clinical areas.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) 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 continuous, 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, document administration promptly, and follow medication safety requirements.
Plan individualized, age-specific care with patients and families using current scientific knowledge, care standards, patient safety goals, and input from the multidisciplinary care 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 and use competent clinical judgment and the chain of command to promote patient safety and achieve planned outcomes.
Assess, conduct, and evaluate patient and family teaching throughout the episode of care, considering age, learning needs, and cultural background.
Review patient and family responses to interventions, revise the multidisciplinary plan of care with the care team, and address variances or potential and 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.
Collaborate with, 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 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, remain current with compliance and accreditation standards, and contribute to improvements in care delivery.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative team member, identify clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolve conflicts appropriately, and give and receive peer 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.