RN, ED, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital’s Emergency Department is a full-service emergency department consisting of a rapid assessment treatment area with 39 beds along with multiple critical care rooms. We are staffed and equipped to care for all emergency illnesses and injuries including strokes and heart attacks. Our Primary Stroke center has earned the Gold Plus award from the American Heart Association. As one of the highest volume emergency departments in the region, our door-to-provider time is less than 30 minutes. Emergency Care at UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Convenient, South Louisville location on Bluegrass Avenue between Taylor Boulevard and Manslick Road with easy access to the Watterson Expressway/I-264 Less wait time with an average door-to-provider time of fewer than 30 minutes Staffed 24 hours a day and seven days a week with a board-certified/board-eligible emergency medicine physician alongside highly-skilled emergency medicine-trained physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and ED technicians Extensive COVID-19 precautions including separate evaluation areas within the department to assure patient safety and alleviate virus exposure concerns Full range of emergency services offered including: Primary Stroke Center – AHA Gold Plus Award distinction from the American Heart Association Cardiac cath lab access at the facility Critical care procedures Sepsis care and management Wound and suture care Fracture care Conscious sedation IV medication administration Behavioral health care via telemedicine with UofL Health – Peace Hospital staff Substance abuse treatment SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) services Bedside ultrasound Dedicated radiology department including x-ray, CT, ultrasound and MRI Dedicated laboratory department

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is (required)
All new RN graduates will participate in the Nurse Residency program and must successfully complete all activities (required)
Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required)
Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (preferred)
Two years of hospital patient care experience (preferred)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (may be required for specific clinical areas)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (may be required for specific clinical areas)

Responsibilities

Conducts systematic, continuous and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission or encounter to discharge across the care continuum to ensure patient safety, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient and family; care addresses all aspects of the individual and family, including age, gender, spiritual, cultural, physical, psychosocial and patient preferences and proactively uses safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomes
Independently administers medications per licensure authority, assesses and reassesses the effects of these medications, and documents administration in a timely manner per policies, procedures and regulatory requirements; consistently adheres to patient safety guidelines regarding all aspects of medication administration
In collaboration with patient and family, plans care using current scientific knowledge, theory, and care standards within the nursing interventions and outcomes framework and national patient safety goals; constructs individualized, age-specific plans for optimal patient and family outcomes, as appropriate to the practice setting; incorporates data from the multi-disciplinary care team into the plan of care to assure continuity and appropriate patient teaching
In collaboration with patient and family, identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on subjective and objective assessment data, patient safety considerations, patient and family goals and preferences, and nursing interventions and the medical plan of care
Implements nursing care interventions to meet patient and family center health care needs. Demonstrates competent skills, appropriate clinical judgments and chain of command to promote patient safety and reach planned care goals and outcomes
Competently and consistently assesses, conducts and evaluates the outcomes of patient and family teaching, from admission, or episode of care, to discharge, teaching reflects sensitivity to age, learning needs and cultural background
Evaluates care by performing regular and systematic reviews of patient /family responses to interventions; revises the multi-disciplinary plan of care in collaboration with other care Team members to promote desired outcomes; recognizes care variances and takes steps to prevent or intervene with potential or real adverse events to promote safe care
Serves as an advocate for the patient and family, demonstrates respect for their rights, responsibilities, and sensitivity to their preferences; prepares the patient and family for discharge; obtains feedback to promote positive patient satisfaction outcomes
Works collaboratively, with appropriate monitoring and delegation, with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, per regulatory and legal requirements, assuring safe patient care delivery
Demonstrates professional conduct and appearance and is accountable for actions and outcomes
Orients new members of the healthcare team as well as supervises students in the performance of assigned duties
May act in the role of relief charge nurse when the unit need arises
Maintains professional competency through continuing education, ongoing competency demonstration, licensure and professional activities; demonstrates valuing life-long learning
Participates in evidence-based practice activities, such as journal clubs, and discusses outcomes of care with colleagues, demonstrating knowledge of care indicators; takes steps to improve care delivery by self and team and remains up-to-date with compliance, regulatory and accreditation standards
Actively participates as a collaborative member of the healthcare team by communicating constructively using core behavioral standards. Identifies clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolving conflicts appropriately on behalf of the care team and patients; demonstrates ability to give and receive peer review and feedback, incorporating this into his or her practice
Performs duties in a cost-effective manner, striving to avoid wasting hospital resources without jeopardizing quality of care and service
Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
Performs other duties as assigned