RN , Medical Center East, ED, PRN

Position Overview

Location: JHHS - Med Center East - UMC
3920 Dutchman Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
Schedule: Varied – 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week; Overtime: Infrequently, Sometimes, Often

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 over 12,000 team members, UofL Health is focused on delivering patient-centered care every day. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent nurse who delivers care to patients of varying age groups by employing the nursing process and practice standards, utilizing competencies in nursing practice, leadership, professional profile, and evidence-based outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts systematic, continuous, and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission to discharge, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family.
• Independently administers medications per licensure authority, assesses their effects, and documents administration in accordance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates with patient and family to plan care using current scientific knowledge, theory, and national patient safety goals to construct individualized, age-specific care plans.
• Identifies and prioritizes patient problems using subjective and objective data alongside patient safety considerations and goals.
• Implements nursing care interventions to meet patient and family health care needs, demonstrating clinical judgment and adherence to patient safety guidelines.
• Assesses, conducts, and evaluates the outcomes of patient and family teaching from admission to discharge with sensitivity to age, learning needs, and cultural background.
• Evaluates care through regular reviews of patient/family responses, revising care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to promote desired outcomes.
• Serves as an advocate for patients and families, preparing them for discharge and obtaining feedback to promote positive satisfaction outcomes.
• Works collaboratively with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, ensuring safe and effective patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates professional conduct and appearance, and is accountable for actions and outcomes.
• Orients new team members and supervises students in the performance of assigned duties.
• Acts as a relief charge nurse as needed when unit demands arise.
• Maintains professional competency through continuing education, ongoing learning, and demonstration of skills.
• Participates in evidence-based practice activities, such as journal clubs, and discusses care outcomes with colleagues.
• Communicates constructively as a collaborative member of the healthcare team, addressing clinical and interdepartmental challenges.
• Performs duties in a cost-effective manner while upholding quality care standards.
• Maintains compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct, including HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Undertakes other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program; new hires are required to begin an approved BSN program within one year of hire and complete it within three years.
• Experience Required: All new RN graduates must participate in the Nurse Residency program and successfully complete all required activities.
• Requirements: Current KY RN licensure or a compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky.
• Qualifications: Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Experience Required: Two years of hospital patient care experience.
• Qualifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (may be required for specific clinical areas).
• Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (may be required for specific clinical areas).