RN, Multi-Specialty Clinic

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse delivers nursing care to patients of varying age groups by utilizing the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The nurse applies nursing practice competencies to promote safe, optimal, patient- and family-centered outcomes; leadership competencies to coordinate care and communicate with the care team; professional profile competencies to develop as a lifelong learner; and practice outcome competencies to evaluate care using evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals. The role demonstrates competency in caring for complex patients and participates in improving the quality of care in the clinical area. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides patient care, collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team, and supports safe care across the care continuum. The role also includes professional development, team collaboration, compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
New-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses 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 of 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.
Maintain professional competency through continuing education, ongoing competency demonstration, licensure, and professional activities.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.

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), accredited by the American Heart Association, may be required for specific clinical areas.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 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 ensure safety and address individual needs and preferences.
Administer medications within licensure authority, assess and reassess their effects, and document administration according to policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with patients and families to plan individualized care using current scientific knowledge, care standards, patient safety goals, and input from the multidisciplinary care team.
Identify and prioritize patient problems based on assessment data, safety considerations, patient and family goals and preferences, nursing interventions, and the medical plan of care.
Implement nursing interventions using competent clinical skills and judgment, following the chain of command to promote safety and achieve planned outcomes.
Assess, conduct, and evaluate patient and family teaching throughout the episode of care, adapting teaching to age, learning needs, and cultural background.
Regularly evaluate patient and family responses to interventions, revise the multidisciplinary plan of care with the team, and respond to 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 patient satisfaction.
Collaborate with, monitor, and appropriately 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 needed.
Maintain professional competency through continuing education, competency demonstration, licensure, and professional activities.
Participate in evidence-based practice activities, discuss care outcomes with colleagues, stay current with compliance and accreditation standards, and help improve care delivery.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative healthcare team member, identify and resolve clinical or interdepartmental problems, and give and receive peer feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively while avoiding waste without jeopardizing care quality or service.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.