RN, Jewish Hosptial, OR, PRN

Position Overview

Location: JHHS - Jewish Hospital, 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202
Schedule: 6A-230P; 12 hours/shift, 3 shifts per week

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 delivering patient-centered care daily, UofL Health is committed to excellence in healthcare.

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent registered nurse responsible for delivering nursing care to patients of varying age groups by utilizing the nursing process and nursing practice standards. This role leverages Nursing Practice, Leadership, Professional Profile, and Practice Outcomes Competencies to ensure safe, optimal patient and family care.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic, continuous, and comprehensive patient assessments from admission to discharge, ensuring safety and addressing physical, cultural, and psychosocial needs.
• Independently administer medications per licensure authority, assess their effects, and document administration in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary care team to plan individualized care using current scientific knowledge and national patient safety goals.
• Identify and prioritize patient problems based on comprehensive assessments and patient/family input, integrating data into the plan of care.
• Implement nursing care interventions, demonstrating competent clinical judgment and adherence to the chain of command for patient safety.
• Assess, conduct, and evaluate patient and family teaching efforts, tailoring education to age, learning needs, and cultural background.
• Review patient/family responses to interventions, revise care plans collaboratively, and proactively address potential adverse events.
• Advocate for patients and families by ensuring respectful treatment, preparing them for discharge, and seeking feedback for improved satisfaction.
• Work collaboratively with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers while adhering to regulatory and legal requirements for safe patient care.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance, orient new team members and supervise students as needed.
• Act as a relief charge nurse when required and maintain professional competency through continuing education and professional activities.
• Participate in evidence-based practice, journal clubs, and peer reviews to improve care delivery and remain current with regulatory standards.
• Perform duties cost-effectively while adhering to company policies, procedures, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Undertake other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Experience Required: Two years of hospital patient care experience.
• Certification: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications are advantageous.