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UofL Health

RN, Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, 8th Floor Pediatric and Adult, 7a-7p

UofL Health, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201

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UofL Health

Address 220 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202

Shift Days 7A - 7P (United States of America)

Job Description Summary 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—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

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, conducts systematic assessments from admission to discharge across the care continuum, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient and family to address all aspects including age, gender, spiritual, cultural, physical, psychosocial and patient preferences; proactively uses safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomes

Independently administers medications per licensure authority, assesses and reassesses effects, documents administration timely per policies and regulatory requirements; adheres to patient safety guidelines

Plans care with patient and family using current scientific knowledge and care standards; constructs individualized, age-specific plans and incorporates data from the multi-disciplinary team

Identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on assessment data, patient safety considerations and goals

Implements nursing care interventions to meet patient and family needs; demonstrates competent skills and clinical judgment to promote safety and outcomes

Assesses and evaluates outcomes of patient and family teaching; tailors teaching to age, learning needs and cultural background

Evaluates care through regular reviews of responses to interventions; revises plan of care with the team to promote outcomes; recognizes variances and intervenes to prevent adverse events

Advocates for patient and family rights; prepares for discharge and seeks feedback to promote satisfaction

Works collaboratively with unlicensed assistive personnel, per regulatory and legal requirements

Shift Requirements

Shift Length (in hours): 12 hours

# Shifts/Week: 3 shifts per week

Overtime Required Infrequently

Other Functions

Demonstrates professional conduct and accountability for actions and outcomes

Orients new team members and supervises students in assigned duties

May act as relief charge nurse when needed

Maintains professional competency through continuing education and licensure activities

Participates in evidence-based practice activities and discusses outcomes with colleagues

Communicates constructively as a collaborative team member; resolves problems and provides peer feedback

Performs duties cost-effectively and complies with policies and standards

Maintains HIPAA privacy and security compliance

Performs other duties as assigned

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (required)

All new-hire ADN RNs must start a BSN program within 1 year of hire and complete within 3 years (required)

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Experience

All new RN graduates will participate in the Nurse Residency program (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 Support (BLS) by American Heart Association (required)

PALS (may be required for specific clinical areas)

ACLS (may be required for specific clinical areas)

Note:

additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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