RN, UofL Hospital, 6S Medical Oncology, 7a-7p

Position Overview

Location: University Hospital - UMC
Schedule: Days 7A - 7P (3 shifts per week, 12 hours shift length)

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 dedicated to delivering patient-centered care, UofL Health continues to set the standard for excellence.

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent registered nurse responsible for delivering nursing care across varied age groups by utilizing the nursing process and established nursing practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic, continuous, and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission to discharge to ensure patient safety, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, and family.
• Independently administer medications per licensure authority; assess, reassess, and document medication effects in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Plan care in collaboration with patients and their families using current scientific knowledge, theories, and care standards within the nursing interventions and outcomes framework.
• Identify and prioritize patient problems based on comprehensive assessment data, safety considerations, and patient/family goals.
• Implement nursing care interventions to meet patient and family-centered health care needs while demonstrating sound clinical judgment and maintaining patient safety.
• Assess, conduct, and evaluate the outcomes of patient and family teaching efforts, adjusting interventions as necessary to meet learning needs and cultural considerations.
• Evaluate care by reviewing patient/family responses to interventions and revising the multidisciplinary plan of care to promote optimal outcomes.
• Advocate for patients and families, ensuring respect for their rights and preferences while preparing them for discharge and seeking feedback to enhance satisfaction.
• Collaborate with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, ensuring effective monitoring, delegation, and safe patient care delivery.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance; mentor new team members and supervise students in the performance of assigned duties.
• Serve as a relief charge nurse when unit needs arise, maintain professional competency through continuing education, and participate in evidence-based practice activities.
• Communicate constructively with colleagues, participate in peer reviews, and ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and HIPAA privacy and security requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in a cost-effective manner without jeopardizing quality care.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is required; all new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses must start an approved BSN program within one (1) year of hire and complete it within three (3) years.
• Experience Required: All new RN graduates will participate in the Nurse Residency program and must successfully complete all required activities.
• Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required).
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required).

Preferred Qualifications

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