RN, Jewish Hospital, Endo, 7a-4:30p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

3d•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 care team; professional profile competencies to support lifelong learning; and practice outcomes 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 care quality in the clinical area. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the Registered Nurse provides comprehensive care from admission or encounter through discharge. The position collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team on assessment, planning, interventions, teaching, evaluation, and discharge preparation. It also involves professional development, team collaboration, compliance with policies and privacy requirements, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
For new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses, begin 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 Saving (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 based on the unit.

Responsibilities

Conduct systematic, continuous, and comprehensive assessments of patient health status across the care continuum, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family to promote safety and prevent adverse outcomes.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, document administration promptly, and follow medication safety policies and 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 care team.
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 and use competent clinical judgment and the chain of command to promote patient safety and achieve care goals.
Assess, conduct, and evaluate patient and family teaching throughout the episode of care, adapting teaching to age, learning needs, and cultural background.
Regularly evaluate patient and family responses to interventions, revise the multidisciplinary plan of care collaboratively, 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 promote positive patient satisfaction.
Work collaboratively with appropriate monitoring and delegation of 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, supervise students in assigned duties, and serve as relief charge nurse when needed.
Maintain professional competency through continuing education, competency demonstration, licensure, and professional activities.
Participate in evidence-based practice activities, discuss care outcomes with colleagues, and take steps to improve care delivery while staying current with compliance, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative healthcare team member, identify and resolve clinical or interdepartmental problems appropriately, and give and receive peer review and feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively while avoiding waste of hospital resources without compromising care quality or service.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.