RN, Jewish Hospital, Main PACU, Nights

UofL Health

93d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent registered nurse that will deliver nursing care to patients of varying age groups by utilizing the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) uses Nursing Practice Competencies to intervene to achieve safe, optimal patient and family centered care health outcomes; Leadership Competencies to coordinate patient care and communicate with the care team; Professional Profile Competencies to develop professionally as a life-long learner, and Practice Outcomes Competencies to evaluate care based on evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) demonstrates competency caring for complex patients and participates on the care team to improve the quality of care in the clinical area.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with a valid nursing license or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) from the NCSBN.
• Critical Care, Emergency Room or PACU experience required.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Evaluates care by performing regular and systematic reviews of patient/family responses to interventions.
• Serves as an advocate for the patient and family, demonstrating respect for their rights, responsibilities, and sensitivity to their preferences.
• Works collaboratively, with appropriate monitoring and delegation, with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers.
• 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.
• Participates in evidence-based practice activities, such as journal clubs, and discusses outcomes of care with colleagues.
• Actively participates as a collaborative member of the healthcare team by communicating constructively using core behavioral standards.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree