RN, Multi-Specialty Clinic

UofL Health•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) delivers nursing care to patients of varying age groups using the nursing process and professional nursing practice standards. The role applies nursing practice competencies to provide safe, optimal, patient- and family-centered care; leadership competencies to coordinate care and communicate with the healthcare 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 in caring for complex patients and participates with the care team to improve clinical-area quality. Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, the nurse provides comprehensive care across the care continuum, from admission or encounter through discharge. This includes assessment, medication administration, individualized care planning, prioritizing patient problems, implementing and evaluating interventions, patient and family education, advocacy, discharge preparation, and collaboration and delegation to support safe care. The position also supports team development, evidence-based practice, professional competency, regulatory compliance, and effective use of resources.

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.
New RN graduates must participate in and successfully complete all activities in 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 (AHA).

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 (AHA) may be required for specific clinical areas.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required for specific clinical areas.
Additional specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on the unit.

Responsibilities

Conduct systematic, continuous, comprehensive patient health assessments from admission or encounter through discharge, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family while accounting for individual needs and using safety surveillance.
Administer medications within licensure authority; assess and reassess their effects; document administration promptly; and follow medication safety policies and requirements.
Collaborate with patients and families to develop individualized, age-specific plans of care using current scientific knowledge, care standards, patient safety goals, and input from the multidisciplinary team.
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, applying competent skills, clinical judgment, and the chain of command to promote safety and achieve planned outcomes.
Assess, conduct, and evaluate patient and family education throughout the episode of care, accounting for age, learning needs, and cultural background.
Review patient and family responses to interventions, revise the multidisciplinary plan of care with the care team, 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 support patient satisfaction.
Collaborate with and appropriately monitor and delegate work to unlicensed assistive healthcare providers in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance and remain accountable for actions and outcomes.
Orient new healthcare team members and supervise students performing assigned duties.
May serve as relief charge nurse when unit needs arise.
Maintain professional competency through continuing education, competency demonstrations, licensure, and professional activities.
Participate in evidence-based practice activities, discuss care outcomes with colleagues, stay current with compliance and accreditation standards, and take steps to improve care delivery.
Communicate constructively as a collaborative healthcare team member, identify clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolve conflicts appropriately, and give and receive peer feedback.
Perform duties cost-effectively while avoiding waste of hospital resources without compromising care quality or service.
Comply with company policies, procedures, standards of conduct, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.