RN, ED, Medical Center Southwest, 3p-3a, WEEKENDS

UofL Health, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

UofL Health, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at Medical Center Southwest. This full-time position involves delivering high-quality nursing care, conducting assessments, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The role requires a compassionate approach and a commitment to patient safety, with shifts primarily from 3 PM to 3 AM on weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of RN experience.
• Competency in patient assessments and care planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patient health status.
• Administer medications and document effects.
• Plan care collaboratively with patients and families.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Collaboration

Assessment Skills

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

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RN, ED, Medical Center Southwest, 3p-3a, WEEKENDS

Apply locations JHHS - Med Center SW - UMC time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR 2025-101128 We are Hiring RN, ED, Medical Center Southwest, 3p-3a, WEEKENDS at JHHS - Med Center SW - UMC!

Primary Location:

JHHS - Med Center SW - UMC

Address:

9700 Stonestreet Rd.Louisville, KY 40272

Shift:

3P - 3A (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

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.

Job Description:

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 outcomes

• Independently 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 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 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 teaching

• In 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 care

• Implements 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 outcomes

• Competently 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 background

• Evaluates 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 care

• Serves 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 outcomes

• Works collaboratively, with appropriate monitoring and delegation, with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, per regulatory and legal requirements, assuring safe patient care delivery

This position also:

• Demonstrates professional conduct and appearance and is accountable for actions and outcomes

• Orients new members of the healthcare team as well as supervises students in the performance of assigned duties

• May act in the role of relief charge nurse when the unit need arises

• Maintains professional competency through continuing education, ongoing competency demonstration, licensure and professional activities; demonstrates valuing life-long learning

• Participates 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 standards

• Actively 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 practice

• Performs duties in a cost-effective manner, striving to avoid wasting hospital resources without jeopardizing quality of care and service

• Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct

• Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Performs other duties as assigned

Shift Requirements:

Shift Length (in hours): Typical 8-12 hours. May offer flexibility for shorter shifts depending on department’s need.

# Shifts/Week: Required hours to meet agreed FTE.

Overtime Required:☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often

A Note on Required Qualifications:

UofL Health will accept a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) from the NCSBN in lieu of a Kentucky Nursing License, per the KBN.

Additional Job Description:

* Must have at least 1 year of RN experience.

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