RN, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Preop, 8:30a-6p

UofL Health•Elizabeth, NJ

1d•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 uses 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 lifelong learning; and practice outcomes competencies to evaluate care using evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals. The nurse demonstrates competency caring for complex patients and participates on the care team to improve care quality in the clinical area. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care from admission or encounter through discharge. Care is individualized to patient and family needs and preferences, incorporates multidisciplinary input, and addresses safety, patient teaching, continuity, and desired outcomes. The nurse administers medications within licensure authority, advocates for patients and families, collaborates with and appropriately delegates to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, and helps prepare patients and families for discharge. The role also supports team development and quality improvement, maintains professional competency and compliance with policies and regulatory requirements, and may serve as a relief charge nurse when needed. This position is based at Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, in the Preop department, with a first-shift schedule of 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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.
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 from admission or encounter through discharge, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family to promote safety and prevent adverse outcomes.
Administer medications within licensure authority; assess and reassess medication effects; document administration in a timely manner; and follow medication safety policies and requirements.
Collaborate with patients and families to plan individualized, age-specific care using current scientific knowledge, care standards, nursing interventions and outcomes frameworks, and national patient safety goals.
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 safety and achieve planned goals and 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, evaluate care, revise multidisciplinary plans in collaboration with care team members, and address care 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 outcomes.
Collaborate with, monitor, and appropriately 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.
Serve as a 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 with colleagues, and take steps to improve care delivery by self and team while staying current with compliance, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative healthcare team member; identify clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolve conflicts appropriately, and give and receive peer review and feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively while avoiding waste of hospital resources without compromising quality of care or service.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.