RN, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, ED, 7p-7a

UofL Health • Louisville, KY

83d

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 (RN) licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) from the NCSBN.
• Competency in nursing practice and ability to deliver patient-centered care.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive patient assessments.
• Experience in medication administration and patient safety guidelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with healthcare teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospital setting, particularly in emergency services.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and quality improvement initiatives.
• Leadership experience or willingness to take on charge nurse responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic, continuous and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission or encounter to discharge across the care continuum to ensure patient safety.
• Independently administer medications per licensure authority, assess and reassess the effects of these medications, and document administration in a timely manner.
• Plan care using current scientific knowledge, theory, and care standards within the nursing interventions and outcomes framework.
• Identify and prioritize patient problems based on subjective and objective assessment data.
• Implement nursing care interventions to meet patient and family center health care needs.
• Assess, conduct and evaluate the outcomes of patient and family teaching.
• Evaluate care by performing regular and systematic reviews of patient/family responses to interventions.
• Serve as an advocate for the patient and family, demonstrating respect for their rights and preferences.
• Work collaboratively with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, assuring safe patient care delivery.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance and is accountable for actions and outcomes.
• Orient new members of the healthcare team and supervise students in the performance of assigned duties.
• Participate in evidence-based practice activities and discuss outcomes of care with colleagues.
• Perform duties in a cost-effective manner, striving to avoid wasting hospital resources.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Employee wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

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