RN, South Hospital, Preop/PACU, 6a-3p
UofL Health, Louisville, KY, United States
Overview
Address
1903 W. Hebron Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Job Description Summary
About UofL Health
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital.
Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives.
With more than 13,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. For more information on UofL Health, go to www.uoflhealth.org.
Responsibilities
Job Description
The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent Registered Nurse that will deliver nursing care to patients of varying age groups by utilizing the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) uses:
Nursing Practice Competencies to intervene to achieve safe, optimal patient and family centered care health outcomes;
Leadership Competencies to coordinate patient care and communicate with the care team;
Professional Profile Competencies to develop professionally as a life-long learner; and
Practice Outcomes Competencies to evaluate care based on evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals.
The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) demonstrates competency caring for complex patients and participates on the care team to improve the quality of care in the clinical area.
Essential Functions
Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, provides nursing care to patients, and conducts systematic, continuous and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission to discharge, across the care continuum to ensure patient safety; collaborates with the healthcare team, patient and family; addresses age, gender, spiritual, cultural, physical, psychosocial and patient preferences and uses safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomes
Independently administers medications per licensure authority, assesses and reassesses effects, and documents administration per policies, procedures and regulatory requirements; adheres to patient safety guidelines regarding medication administration
In collaboration with 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; incorporates data from the multi-disciplinary care team to assure continuity and appropriate patient teaching
In collaboration with patient and family, identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on 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 health care needs; demonstrates competent skills, appropriate clinical judgments and chain of command to promote patient safety and reach planned care goals and outcomes
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 plan of care in collaboration with other team members to promote desired outcomes; recognizes care variances and intervenes to promote safe care
Serves as an advocate for the patient and family, respects their rights, responsibilities, and preferences; prepares the patient and family for discharge; obtains feedback to promote positive patient satisfaction outcomes
Works collaboratively with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, per regulatory and legal requirements, ensuring safe patient care delivery
Other Functions
Demonstrates professional conduct and appearance; accountable for actions and outcomes
Orients new members of the healthcare team and supervises students in assigned duties
May act in the role of relief charge nurse when the unit needs arise
Maintains professional competency through continuing education, ongoing competency demonstration, licensure and professional activities
Participates in evidence-based practice activities and discusses outcomes of care with colleagues; stays up-to-date with compliance, regulatory and accreditation standards
Actively participates as a collaborative member of the healthcare team; communicates constructively using core behavioral standards; resolves conflicts on behalf of the care team and patients; supports peer review and feedback in practice
Performs duties in a cost-effective manner, avoiding waste without compromising care
Maintains compliance with all policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (required)
All new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses are required to start an approved BSN program within one year and complete within three years (required)
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (preferred)
Experience
All new RN graduates will participate in the Nurse Residency program and must successfully complete all activities (required)
Two years of hospital patient care experience (preferred)
Licensure
Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required)
Certification
Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
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)
Note:
additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit
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Address
1903 W. Hebron Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Job Description Summary
About UofL Health
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital.
Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives.
With more than 13,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. For more information on UofL Health, go to www.uoflhealth.org.
Responsibilities
Job Description
The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent Registered Nurse that will deliver nursing care to patients of varying age groups by utilizing the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) uses:
Nursing Practice Competencies to intervene to achieve safe, optimal patient and family centered care health outcomes;
Leadership Competencies to coordinate patient care and communicate with the care team;
Professional Profile Competencies to develop professionally as a life-long learner; and
Practice Outcomes Competencies to evaluate care based on evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals.
The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) demonstrates competency caring for complex patients and participates on the care team to improve the quality of care in the clinical area.
Essential Functions
Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, provides nursing care to patients, and conducts systematic, continuous and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission to discharge, across the care continuum to ensure patient safety; collaborates with the healthcare team, patient and family; addresses age, gender, spiritual, cultural, physical, psychosocial and patient preferences and uses safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomes
Independently administers medications per licensure authority, assesses and reassesses effects, and documents administration per policies, procedures and regulatory requirements; adheres to patient safety guidelines regarding medication administration
In collaboration with 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; incorporates data from the multi-disciplinary care team to assure continuity and appropriate patient teaching
In collaboration with patient and family, identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on 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 health care needs; demonstrates competent skills, appropriate clinical judgments and chain of command to promote patient safety and reach planned care goals and outcomes
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 plan of care in collaboration with other team members to promote desired outcomes; recognizes care variances and intervenes to promote safe care
Serves as an advocate for the patient and family, respects their rights, responsibilities, and preferences; prepares the patient and family for discharge; obtains feedback to promote positive patient satisfaction outcomes
Works collaboratively with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, per regulatory and legal requirements, ensuring safe patient care delivery
Other Functions
Demonstrates professional conduct and appearance; accountable for actions and outcomes
Orients new members of the healthcare team and supervises students in assigned duties
May act in the role of relief charge nurse when the unit needs arise
Maintains professional competency through continuing education, ongoing competency demonstration, licensure and professional activities
Participates in evidence-based practice activities and discusses outcomes of care with colleagues; stays up-to-date with compliance, regulatory and accreditation standards
Actively participates as a collaborative member of the healthcare team; communicates constructively using core behavioral standards; resolves conflicts on behalf of the care team and patients; supports peer review and feedback in practice
Performs duties in a cost-effective manner, avoiding waste without compromising care
Maintains compliance with all policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (required)
All new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses are required to start an approved BSN program within one year and complete within three years (required)
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (preferred)
Experience
All new RN graduates will participate in the Nurse Residency program and must successfully complete all activities (required)
Two years of hospital patient care experience (preferred)
Licensure
Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required)
Certification
Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
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)
Note:
additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit
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