RN, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Progressive Care Units, 7p-7a at UofL Health

Primary Location: Mary and Elizabeth - UMCAddress: 1850 Bluegrass Ave
Louisville KY 40215
Shift: Nights 7P - 7A (United States of America)Job Description Summary: Job Description: We are Hiring RNs at Mary & ElizabethHospital for our Cardiac Ortho & Neuro Progressive Care Units!Location: 1850 Bluegrass Ave. Louisville KY 40215Shift: 7p-7a FulltimeAbout UsMary & Elizabeth Hospital part of UofL Health is a 298-bed full-service hospital. The hospital offers a full range of orthopedic cardiac neurological surgical vascular behavioral health rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is home to the University of Louisville School of Medicines Family Medicine residency training program. The hospital has received DNV Certification in the areas of Shoulder Surgery and Advanced Foot & Ankle Surgery. It also been recognized as one of the first health care facilities in the nation to receive a Blue Distinction Center for bariatric surgery. The hospital was initially founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1874.. UofL Health is home to over 14000 team members 1000 providers 200 practice locations 9 hospitals and 4 medical centers.Our MissionAs an academic health care system we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate innovative patient-centered care.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 deliveryThis position also: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 assignedShift Requirements:Shift Length (in hours): Typical 8-12 hours. May offer flexibility for shorter shifts depending on departments need.# Shifts/Week: Required hours to meet agreed FTE.Overtime Required: Infrequently Sometimes OftenAdditional Job Description:Education:Associates 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)Bachelors 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 Key Skills Environmental Safety,J2se,ABAP,Flexcube,Health And Safety Management,BI Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1