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

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

22h•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 role applies nursing practice competencies to achieve safe, optimal patient- and family-centered outcomes; leadership competencies to coordinate care and communicate with the healthcare team; professional profile competencies to support lifelong learning; and practice outcome 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 on the care team to improve clinical-area care quality. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides care across the continuum, from admission or encounter through discharge. The role includes comprehensive assessment, medication administration, individualized care planning and implementation, patient and family education, evaluation and revision of care, advocacy, discharge preparation, and collaboration with the healthcare team and unlicensed assistive healthcare providers. The nurse may orient team members, supervise students, and serve as relief charge nurse when needed. The position is based at UofL Health Medical Center Southwest in Louisville, Kentucky, and is scheduled for the day shift, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

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 licensure or a compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association.
New RN graduates must participate in and successfully complete all activities in 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 depending 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 and proactively using safety surveillance.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, and document administration in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Plan individualized, age-specific care in collaboration with patients and families, incorporating current scientific knowledge, care standards, patient safety goals, and multidisciplinary team input.
Identify and prioritize patient problems based on 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, and follow 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 team members, and take steps to prevent or address care variances and adverse events.
Advocate for patients and families, respect their rights and preferences, prepare them for discharge, and obtain feedback to promote patient satisfaction.
Collaborate with and appropriately monitor and delegate work to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with legal and regulatory 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 demonstration, licensure, and professional activities.
Participate in evidence-based practice activities, discuss care outcomes, and take steps to improve care delivery while remaining current with compliance, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
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 jeopardizing care quality or service.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.