RN, South Hospital, ED, 7a-7p

UofL Health • Shepherdsville, KY

87d

About The Position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day. 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

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is required.
• All new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses (new graduate and experienced) are required to start an approved BSN program within one (1) year of hire and complete an approved BSN program within three (3) years of hire.
• Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky is required.
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is preferred.
• Two years of hospital patient care experience is preferred.

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, demonstrates respect for their rights, responsibilities, and sensitivity to their preferences.
• Works collaboratively, with appropriate monitoring and delegation, with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Continuing education support.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree