Primary Location: University Hospital - UMCAddress: 530 South Jackson StreetLouisville, KY 40202Shift: Nights 7P - 7A (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, andPractice 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 areaEducation / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):Graduated from an accredited/approved school of nursing. Current RN and SANE license required in the state of Kentucky.One year RN experience required. Preferred minimum of two years clinical experience in any of the following areas: Emergency, Intensive Care, Pediatric, Maternal Child, Psychiatric and/or Forensic Nursing. Preferred experience in Domestic Violence training. Mastery of verbal and written communications skills preferred.A SAFE RN, or Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) is a registered nurse with advanced education and clinical preparation in forensic nursing. A SAFE RN conducts forensic examinations, collects and preserves evidence, and testifies in legal proceedings. The SAFE RN is knowledgeable in the nursing process and its application to the Forensic Nursing specialty. A thorough and detailed exam is performed while restoring dignity to the patient, by providing compassionate and comprehensive care, teaching, and information for follow up care. 1. Provides forensic nursing care to crime victims at UofL Hospital, The Center for Women and Families SAFE Clinic, and/or other partnering facilities and locations.2. Develops Plan of Care reflective of current body of knowledge relating to forensic nursing care.3. Administers medications/drugs as appropriate to exam findings.4. Completes forensic examinations as indicated, provides discharge and follow-up care instructions and maintains chain of custody per ethical and/or legal statutes.5. Practices victim/patient-centered care to meet the needs of internal and external customers.6. Supports advocate role of Center for Women and Families and uses advocates as team members.7. Communicates professionally with law enforcement to achieve patient's desired legal outcomes.8. Participates in ongoing legal process and court appearances as required by state statutes.9. Maintains patient confidentiality as required by hospital policy and Kentucky law.10. Follows the chain of command to address concerns in care of the patient.11. Performs other duties assigned by authorized personnel or as required to meet the needs of the hospital or center, and internal and external customers.Essential Functions:Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, this position will provide nursing care to patients, and:Conducts systematic, continuous and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission or encounter to discharge across the care continuum to ensure patient safety, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient and family; care addresses all aspects of the individual and family, including age, gender, spiritual, cultural, physical, psychosocial and patient preferences and proactively uses safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomesIndependently administers medications per licensure authority, assesses and reassesses the effects of these medications, and documents administration in a timely manner per policies, procedures and regulatory requirements; consistently adheres to patient safety guidelines regarding all aspects of medication administrationIn 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 for optimal patient and family outcomes, as appropriate to the practice setting; incorporates data from the multi-disciplinary care team into the plan of care to assure continuity and appropriate patient teachingIn collaboration with patient and family, identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on subjective and objective assessment data, patient safety considerations, patient and family goals and preferences, and nursing interventions and the medical plan of careImplements nursing care interventions to meet patient and family center health care needs. Demonstrates competent skills, appropriate clinical judgments and chain of command to promote patient safety and reach planned care goals and outcomesCompetently and consistently 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 backgroundEvaluates care by performing regular and systematic reviews of patient /family responses to interventions; revises the multi-disciplinary plan of care in collaboration with other care Team members to promote desired outcomes; recognizes care variances and takes steps to prevent or intervene with potential or real adverse events to promote safe careServes as an advocate for the patient and family, demonstrates respect for their rights, responsibilities, and sensitivity to their preferences; prepares the patient and family for discharge; obtains feedback to promote positive patient satisfaction outcomesWorks collaboratively, with appropriate monitoring and delegation, with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, per regulatory and legal requirements, assuring safe patient care deliveryShift Requirements:Shift Length (in hours):12 hours# Shifts/Week:3 shifts per weekOvertime Required: InfrequentlySometimesOften Other Functions:Demonstrates professional conduct and appearance and is accountable for actions and outcomesOrients new members of the healthcare team as well as supervises students in the performance of assigned dutiesMay act in the role of relief charge nurse when the unit need arisesMaintains professional competency through continuing education, ongoing competency demonstration, licensure and professional activities; demonstrates valuing life-long learningParticipates in evidence-based practice activities, such as journal clubs, and discusses outcomes of care with colleagues, demonstrating knowledge of care indicators; takes steps to improve care delivery by self and team and remains up-to-date with compliance, regulatory and accreditation standardsActively participates as a collaborative member of the healthcare team by communicating constructively using core behavioral standards. Identifies clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolving conflicts appropriately on behalf of the care team and patients; demonstrates ability to give and receive peer review and feedback, incorporating this into his or her practicePerforms duties in a cost-effective manner, striving to avoid wasting hospital resources without jeopardizing quality of care and serviceMaintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conductComplies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all timesPerforms other duties as assignedAdditional Job Description:Education:Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is (required)All new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses (new graduate and experienced) are required to start an approved BSN program within one (1) year of hire and complete an approved BSN program within three (3) years of hire (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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