RN, UofL Hospital, 3N Adult Psych, 7a-7p

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 nursing practice standards. The role applies nursing practice competencies to support safe, optimal, patient- and family-centered outcomes; leadership competencies to coordinate care and communicate with the care team; professional profile competencies to support ongoing development; and practice outcomes competencies to evaluate care based on evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals. The nurse demonstrates competency caring for complex patients and participates in improving the quality of care in the clinical area. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the Registered Nurse assesses patients from admission or encounter through discharge, administers and evaluates medications, plans and implements individualized care, provides patient and family education, evaluates outcomes, advocates for patients and families, and collaborates with the healthcare team. The role is based in adult inpatient psychiatry at University Hospital, 3 North, with a day schedule of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., three 12-hour shifts per week. Overtime is required infrequently.

Requirements

Associate 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 Saving (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association.
Work three 12-hour shifts per week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; overtime is required infrequently.

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 from admission or encounter through discharge, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family to address individual needs and promote safety.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, document administration promptly, and follow medication-safety requirements.
Collaborate with patients and families to develop individualized plans of care using current scientific knowledge, nursing 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 to meet patient- and family-centered needs, using competent clinical judgment and 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 the multidisciplinary plan of care collaboratively, recognize care variances, and act 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 satisfaction outcomes.
Collaborate with, monitor, and delegate to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with regulatory and legal requirements.
Maintain 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 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 keeping 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 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.