RN, UofL Hospital, PACU, 11a-11p

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent registered nurse who delivers nursing care to patients of varying age groups using the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The nurse 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 develop as a lifelong learner; and practice outcomes competencies to evaluate care using evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals. The role includes caring for complex patients and participating with the care team to improve clinical-area care quality. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides care in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at UofL Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, on an 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. shift. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessment, medication administration, care planning and implementation, patient and family education, evaluation of outcomes, advocacy, discharge preparation, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The nurse may orient team members, supervise students, and act as relief charge nurse when needed. An associate degree in nursing is required. New-hire associate-degree RNs must start an approved BSN program within one year of hire and complete it within three years. A BSN and two years of hospital patient-care experience are preferred. Current Kentucky RN licensure or a compact license with Kentucky privileges and AHA-accredited BLS are required. AHA-accredited PALS and ACLS may be required for specific clinical areas; additional specialized certifications may also be required or preferred based on the unit.

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 an approved BSN program 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 (AHA).

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 AHA may be required for specific clinical areas.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification accredited by the AHA may be required for specific clinical areas.
Additional specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on the unit.

Responsibilities

Conduct systematic, continuous, comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission or encounter through discharge, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family to support safety and individual needs.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, document administration promptly, and follow medication-safety requirements.
Develop individualized, age-specific plans of care with patients and families using current scientific knowledge, care 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 skills and clinical judgment, following 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, taking age, learning needs, and cultural background into account.
Regularly review patient and family responses to interventions, revise multidisciplinary plans of care with the care team, and address care variances or actual and potential adverse events.
Advocate for patients and families, respect their rights and preferences, prepare them for discharge, and seek feedback to promote 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.
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 and interdepartmental problems, address conflicts appropriately, and give and receive peer feedback.
Use hospital resources cost-effectively 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.