RN, Medical Center Southwest, ED, Part Time, 7p-7a

Position Overview

Location: JHHS - Med Center SW - UMC, 9700 Stonestreet Rd., Louisville, KY 40272
Schedule: Nights 7P - 7A (United States of America); 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, the organization is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts systematic, continuous, and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission to discharge, ensuring safety through collaboration with the healthcare team, patient, and family.
• Independently administers medications per licensure authority, assesses their effects, and documents administration in a timely manner in accordance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• In collaboration with patients and family, plans care using current scientific knowledge, theory, and national patient safety goals, constructing individualized, age-specific plans for optimal outcomes.
• Identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on comprehensive assessment data, safety considerations, and patient/family goals.
• Implements nursing care interventions to meet patient and family healthcare needs with appropriate clinical judgment and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Assesses, conducts, and evaluates the outcomes of patient and family teaching that reflects sensitivity to age, learning needs, and cultural background.
• Evaluates care by performing regular reviews of patient responses and revising the multidisciplinary care plan in collaboration with the team.
• Serves as an advocate for patients and families, preparing them for discharge and obtaining feedback to enhance patient satisfaction.
• Works collaboratively with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, ensuring safe patient care delivery as per regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrates professional conduct and appearance, orients new healthcare team members, and supervises students in assigned duties.
• May act as a relief charge nurse when unit needs arise.
• Maintains professional competency through continuing education, ongoing competency demonstrations, and engagement in professional activities.
• Participates in evidence-based practice activities and collaborates with colleagues to improve care delivery and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Performs duties in a cost-effective manner while adhering to company policies, procedures, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program (preferred).
• Experience Required: Two years of hospital patient care experience (preferred).
• Qualifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications as applicable (may be required for specific clinical areas).