Triage RN, South Hospital, ED, Sun-Thurs, 6p-2a

UofL Health•Shepherdsville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Provider in Triage (PIT) Registered Nurse is crucial for enhancing emergency department efficiency, patient flow, and overall operational performance. This role facilitates early clinical assessment and intervention, aiming to reduce patient wait times and the rate of patients leaving without being seen (LWBS). By expediting care initiation and improving communication, the position contributes to increased patient satisfaction and a better patient experience. Furthermore, early nursing engagement bolsters patient safety by enabling timely identification of high-risk conditions and the commencement of appropriate care. This role supports the organization's objectives in quality, access, and financial health by optimizing patient capture and improving key performance metrics. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent professional who provides nursing care to patients across various age groups, utilizing the nursing process and adhering to nursing practice standards. This role involves applying Nursing Practice Competencies for safe and optimal patient-centered care, Leadership Competencies for coordinating patient care and team communication, Professional Profile Competencies for continuous professional development, and Practice Outcomes Competencies for evaluating care based on evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is skilled in caring for complex patients and collaborates within the care team to elevate the quality of care in their clinical area.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (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 (required)
All new RN graduates will participate in the Nurse Residency program and must successfully complete all activities (required)
Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required)
Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (preferred)
Two years of hospital patient care experience (preferred)
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)
Additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit

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. Care addresses all aspects of the individual and family, including age, gender, spiritual, cultural, physical, psychosocial, and patient preferences, and proactively uses safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomes.
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; consistently adheres to patient safety guidelines regarding all aspects of medication administration.
In collaboration with the 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; constructs individualized, age-specific plans for optimal patient and family outcomes, as appropriate to the practice setting; incorporates data from the multi-disciplinary care team into the plan of care to assure continuity and appropriate patient teaching.
In collaboration with the patient and family, 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-centered healthcare 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, from admission or episode of care to discharge. Teaching reflects sensitivity to age, learning needs, and cultural background.
Evaluates care by performing regular and systematic reviews of patient/family responses to interventions; revises the multi-disciplinary plan of care in collaboration with other care team members to promote desired outcomes; recognizes care variances and takes steps to prevent or intervene with potential or real adverse events to promote safe care.
Serves as an advocate for the patient and family, demonstrates respect for their rights, responsibilities, and sensitivity to their preferences; prepares the patient and family for discharge; obtains feedback to promote positive patient satisfaction outcomes.
Works collaboratively, with appropriate monitoring and delegation, with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, per regulatory and legal requirements, assuring safe patient care delivery.
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; demonstrates valuing life-long learning.
Participates in evidence-based practice activities, such as journal clubs, and discusses outcomes of care with colleagues, demonstrating knowledge of care indicators; takes steps to improve care delivery by self and team and remains up-to-date with compliance, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Actively participates as a collaborative member of the healthcare team by communicating constructively using core behavioral standards. Identifies clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolving conflicts appropriately on behalf of the care team and patients; demonstrates ability to give and receive peer review and feedback, incorporating this into his or her practice.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.