RN, UofL Hospital, NICU, PRN, Rotating Shift

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent registered nurse who provides nursing care to patients of varying age groups using the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The role applies nursing practice competencies to deliver safe, optimal, patient- and family-centered care; 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 nurse demonstrates competency in caring for complex patients and participates on the care team to improve quality of care in the clinical area. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides care in the NICU at UofL Hospital. This is a PRN position with a rotating shift.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
New-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses, whether new graduates or experienced, 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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Two years of hospital patient care experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct systematic, continuous, and comprehensive assessments of patient health from admission or encounter through discharge, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family to support safety and individualized care.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess medication effects, document administration in a timely manner, and follow medication safety policies and requirements.
Plan individualized, age-specific care with patients and families using current scientific knowledge, care standards, patient safety goals, and input from the multidisciplinary 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 skills, 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.
Review patient and family responses to interventions, revise the multidisciplinary plan of care with the care team, and address care variances and potential or 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 and appropriately monitor and delegate to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with regulatory and legal 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 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, stay current with compliance and accreditation standards, and take steps to improve care delivery.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative healthcare team member, identify and resolve clinical or interdepartmental problems and conflicts, and give and receive peer feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively while avoiding waste of hospital resources 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.