RN Director of Nursing Pediatric Psych Full-time
UofL Health

Director of Nursing, Peace Hospital, Child and Adolescent Psych, 8a-5p

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: Peace - Louisville Address: 2020 Newburg Rd. Louisville, KY 40205 Shift: First Shift (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: Director of Nursing – Inpatient Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health Position Summary The Director of Nursing (DON) for Inpatient Child & Adolescent Behavioral Health is responsible for the overall clinical, operational, and administrative leadership of nursing services within a 24/7 inpatient psychiatric hospital setting. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, trauma-informed, and developmentally appropriate care for children and adolescents with acute behavioral health needs. The DON drives clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, staff development, and patient safety in a high-acuity environment. Key Responsibilities Operational & Nursing Leadership Provide 24/7 leadership and oversight of inpatient psychiatric nursing operations. Direct and coordinate all nursing services across child and adolescent inpatient units. Ensure appropriate staffing models, acuity-based assignments, and workforce planning. Serve as a key member of the hospital leadership team, contributing to operational strategy and program growth. Develop and enforce policies, procedures, and clinical protocols specific to inpatient behavioral health. Clinical & Patient Care Oversight Ensure delivery of evidence-based psychiatric nursing care tailored to pediatric populations. Oversee management of high-acuity patients, including those with severe behavioral dysregulation, suicidality, aggressive behaviors, and trauma histories. Ensure best practices for: Milieu management De-escalation and crisis intervention Suicide prevention protocols Use of restraints and seclusion (reduction initiatives) Oversee safe medication administration, including psychotropic medication monitoring. Partner with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary teams on treatment planning and outcomes. Safety & Risk Management Promote a culture of safety focused on: Reduction of incidents (self-harm, aggression, elopement) Safe patient handling and crisis response Lead root cause analyses (RCA) and implement corrective action plans. Monitor and reduce restrictive interventions in alignment with regulatory standards. Ensure staff competency in CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) or equivalent. Regulatory Compliance & Accreditation Ensure compliance with: Joint Commission Behavioral Health standards CMS Conditions of Participation State psychiatric hospital licensure requirements Lead survey readiness and manage regulatory audits/inspections. Oversee policy updates related to patient rights, restraint/seclusion, and documentation standards. Staff Leadership & Workforce Development Recruit, hire, and retain skilled behavioral health nursing staff and mental health technicians. Provide leadership oversight to Nurse Managers. Implement structured onboarding and competency validation programs for inpatient psychiatric care. Lead ongoing staff education on: Trauma-informed care Pediatric behavioral health Crisis intervention and safety practices Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and resilience (reducing burnout and turnover). Quality Improvement & Performance Management Monitor and improve key clinical and operational metrics, including: Restraint/seclusion rates Patient safety incidents Medication errors Staff injuries Patient satisfaction and outcomes Lead performance improvement initiatives using data-driven approaches. Participate in hospital committees. Family & Patient Engagement Ensure care models support family involvement and communication. Promote developmentally appropriate, culturally competent, and patient-centered care. Address grievances and participate in service recovery processes. Financial & Resource Management Develop and manage departmental budgets and staffing targets. Monitor labor utilization, overtime, and productivity benchmarks. Ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining safe staffing levels. Qualifications Education Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred Licensure & Certifications Active Registered Nurse (RN) license Basic Life Support (BLS) required Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (PMH-BC) preferred Experience Minimum 4 years of nursing experience, including inpatient psychiatric care Minimum 2 years of progressive leadership in behavioral health (manager or above) Direct experience in child/adolescent inpatient behavioral health strongly preferred Experience managing high-acuity psychiatric populations and crisis environments required Key Competencies Expertise in inpatient psychiatric nursing operations Strong knowledge of behavioral health regulations and accreditation standards Advanced crisis management and de-escalation leadership Ability to lead in high-stress, high-acuity environments Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills Data-driven decision-making and performance improvement capability Work Environment 24/7 inpatient psychiatric hospital setting High-acuity behavioral health units with potential exposure to aggressive or self-harming behaviors Requires availability for off-hours, on-call coverage, and emergency response Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Reduction in restraint/seclusion utilization Patient and staff safety incident rates Staff turnover and engagement scores Regulatory survey outcomes Quality and clinical outcome metrics Additional Job Description: Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Required). Master’s Degree in Nursing, Administration, Education or other Leadership field from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Preferred). If Master’s Degree in other discipline outside of Nursing, then Bachelor Degree in Nursing from an accredited/approved school of nursing. Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Preferred). Experience: A minimum of four (4) years related professional experience, including two (2) years in a leadership level in a matrix management organization. (Required) A portfolio of increasing responsibility will be considered in lieu of traditional management history. Proven ability to direct and/or facilitate the work effort of peers and subordinates through teamwork and team building (Required) Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively communicate with physicians, hospital staff, educational institution representatives and other professionals (Required) Licensure: Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (Required). Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Required) National Nursing Certification in Field of Specialty obtained if not held at time of hire (Preferred)
RN PCU Full-time
UofL Health

RN Shift Coordinator, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, 5BC Cardiac PCU, 1p-11p

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: Mary and Elizabeth - UMC Address: 1850 Bluegrass Ave Louisville, KY 40215 Shift: Second Shift (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 RN Shift Coordinator plays a vital leadership role in supporting unit operations and fostering a culture of clinical excellence. Working in close collaboration with the Clinical Managers and Nursing Directors, the Shift Coordinator serves as an extension of nursing leadership, empowered to address operational concerns, guide staff, and uphold standards of care during assigned shifts. This role includes holding team members accountable, providing timely feedback to the Clinical Managers, and ensuring a safe, efficient, and patient centered environment. Essential Functions: Provide support in optimizing staffing coverage and coordinating scheduling. Enhance the patient and family experience by rounding to foster connections, address concerns in real time and implement effective service recovery strategies that promote trust and satisfaction. Conducts quality rounds to ensure nursing staff consistently adhere to evidence-based practices aimed at preventing Hospital Acquired Infections (HAIs), reinforcing a culture of clinical excellence and patient safety. Ensure consistent adherence to established performance metrics and regulatory benchmarks, fostering accountability and continuous improvement across all areas of practice. Actively engages in the staff interview process and contributes to retention strategies by fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that promotes long-term satisfaction and stability. Delivers timely coaching and counseling, thoughtfully documentation each interaction to support staff development, accountability and continuous performance improvement. Actively contributes to unit-based committees and participates in team meetings, foster collaboration, shared decision-making and continuous improvement in patient care and operational excellence. Other Functions: Consistently upholds the Code of Ethics for Nurses. This framework provides a principled foundation for ethical nursing practice and sound decision-making in complex care environments. 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 Additional Job Description: Education: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Required) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Preferred). Experience: One (1) year of clinical experience and additional experience as a Charge Nurse or other nurse leader. Licensure: Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (Required). Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Required) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Preferred) unless the role is within a department where it is a mandatory requirement. National Nursing Certification in Field of Specialty obtained, if not held at time of hire (Preferred).
RN Part-time
UofL Health

RN Merit Sepsis Response, UofL Hospital, Advanced Practice Nursing, PRN

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: University Hospital - UMC Address: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: Rotating (United States of America) Job Description Summary: The Sepsis Response Nurse is staffed by highly experienced critical care trained nurses with diverse specialty backgrounds who use technology, innovation, and education to improve patient and quality outcomes. The Sepsis Response Nurse assists with early detection and recognition of sepsis. The Sepsis Response Nurse partners with a multidisciplinary team to assist with early intervention and deliver timely and effective care to decrease incidence of hospital mortality. The Sepsis Response Nurse mentors staff needing guidance in providing care and complying with sepsis bundle guidelines. The Sepsis Response Nurse proactively responds to Sepsis Alerts and nursing concerns at the bedside to prevent patient decompensation. The Sepsis Response Nurse provides follow up on patients with Sepsis Alerts ensuring the treatment and documentation is completed per hospital standards. Job Description: • 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. • 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. • Collaborates with the healthcare team, 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. • Collaborates with healthcare team, 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. 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. • 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. • Tracks and trends sepsis, quality, and patient safety data • Serves as an advocate for the patient and family, demonstrates respect for their rights, responsibilities, and sensitivity to their preferences. • Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times. • Proactively uses safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomes. • Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of nursing practice. • Demonstrates competent skills, appropriate clinical judgments and chain of command to promote patient safety and reach planned care goals and outcomes. • Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct. • Performs other duties as assigned Additional Job Description: Education: • All new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses (new graduate and experienced) are encouraged to start an approved BSN program. • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (preferred) Experience: • Minimum 2 years critical care or emergency department experience (required) • 1 year of rapid response experience (preferred) Licensure: • Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required) Certification: • Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required) • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required) • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) upon hire or must be obtained within 1 year of hire (required) • TNCC or TCAR (preferred)
RN Full-time
UofL Health

RN, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Cath Lab, 7a-5p

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: Mary and Elizabeth - UMC Address: 1850 Bluegrass Ave Louisville, KY 40215 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. Job Description: Position Summary and Purpose The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering nursing care to the Patient in the C.V. Laboratory. The R.N. administers medications, observes for complication and intervenes when emergencies occur. The R.N. will scrub to assist the Physician during all procedures (except PTCA) and will run the Code 300. This document defines major job responsibilities and performance expectations and serves as a tool for evaluation performance. However, it is not intended to be all inclusive as other duties may be assigned as necessary. Essential Functions: Demonstrates accurate utilization of the new CERNER platform (E.H.R.) as evidenced by less than 3 omissions of mandatory charting requirements within a 12 month period. Regularly check email for corporate and department communications. Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety Goals. Implements an age-appropriate plan of care in conjunction with the health care team per Scope of Service. Attends all UofL Health required educational programs as well as all Learn (KNOW) Modules 1. Demonstrates knowledge of drug therapy and documents according to best practice. a. Administers medications and IV fluids with 100% accuracy as demonstrated by a lack of physician, patient or peer complaint. b. Uses IV book to reference unfamiliar drugs before administering so that side effects and complications are prevented or reduced as demonstrated by a lack of physician, patient or peer complaint. c. Checks patency of IV site(s) so that drugs and fluids are successfully infused as demonstrated by a lack of physician, patient, or peer complaint. d. Completes nursing chart forms completely with accurate and pertinent information to record patient’s condition and progress as demonstrated by the appropriate documentation. e. Checks narcotics according to policy and documents wastage 100% of the time as demonstrated by the narcotics records. 2. Supervises nursing care of the patient in the cardiovascular laboratory. a. Assists in the general preparation of the patient before procedure including assuring that the nursing data base is on the chart as demonstrated by the nursing data base and the lack of physician or peer complaint. b. Continually anticipates patient’s needs, observes and assesses patient closely for chest pain, E.K.G. changes and complications so that problems can be treated early as demonstrated by a lack of physician, peer, or patient complaints. c. Exercises good judgment in making decisions, notifying physician and in implementing patient care as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaint. d. Supervises nursing care of the patient post cardiovascular laboratory procedure. e. Supervises care of the patient post procedure including close observation of catheter entry site, assessment of vital signs, pulses, and post cath instructions to facilitate patient’s compliance and healing of site as demonstrated by a lack of occurrence reports or physician, nursing unit, or peer complaints. f. Acts as a liaison with patient’s family, communicates with families during or after procedure as necessary and provides emotional support as demonstrated by a lack of family, patient, physician, or peer complaints. g. Provides nursing care of patient post catheterization/P.T.C.A. when hospital bed in not available; transports patient to hospital bed and gives report providing continuity of care as demonstrated by the smooth work flow in the lab and the lack of patient, physician, nursing unit, or peer complaints. 3. Demonstrates knowledge of Cardiac Catheterization procedures and equipment. a. Scrubs to assist the Cardiologist during procedures as needed as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaint. b. Operates the injector accurately, with speed and without assistance 100% of the time as demonstrated by a lack of occurrence reports or physician or peer complaint. c. Operates the imaging equipment accurately and rapidly to assist the Cardiologist to visualize cardiac anatomy as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaints. d. Is familiar with 90% of the different catheter wires and balloons used in procedures as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaints. e. Completes the log book accurately and completely 100% of the time as demonstrated by the completed log book and lack of physician or peer complaint 4. Contributes to the productivity and cost effectiveness of the department operation. a. Maintains stock supplies of medications, IV fluids and tubing and charges for items used in patient care 95% of the time as demonstrated by appropriate stock levels and lack of lost charges. b. Maintains professional demeanor during procedures so that patient care is the number one concern as demonstrated by a lack of physician, patient, or peer complaints. c. Performs duties in an organized and efficient work flow and a lack of physician or peer complaints. d. Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule and duties so that the work is completed in a smooth and expeditious manner as demonstrated by a lack of physician or peer complaints. e. Responsible for participation in the mandatory call schedule. Completion of schedule, and scheduled cases prior to the end of the work-day as required by the Cardiovascular Laboratory Supervisor or his/her designee. Demonstrated by a smooth running call system and lack of physician or peer complaint. f. Performs other duties as assigned 5. Assists in delivering high quality health care services in a professional, compassionate, and courteous manner while respecting the dignity and individuality of each person who comes in contact with the organization by following the Standards of Performance. a. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality at all times according to established procedures. b. Follows the Standard of Performance, c. Communicates effectively and courteously answering assigned telephone lines within three rings identifying self at all times. d. Assists visitors and patients in giving directions and information. e. Communicates effectively and courteously with all visitors, physicians, patients and employees. f. Introduces self and position to patient, families and visitors at all times. . Assesses environment for safety hazards which could harm patients, visitors, or other hospital employees, and report hazards to appropriate supervisors. h. Collaborates with either departments and outside agencies to meet the identified needs of the patients and the organization. i. Responsible for RT/RN/CVT student and JH new employee instruction as it relates to JH policies and procedures and Cath Lab orientation processes. 6. Demonstrates knowledge of Sheath removal and maintains hemostasis. 7. Other duties as assigned. Other Functions: • Performs other duties as assigned Additional Job Description: Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification) Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred): • Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Kentucky. • Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University. • Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA). • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Experience (required and preferred): • A minimum of two years of Cardiovascular Laboratory experience or two years of critical care experience (required). Job Competency: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role: • Strong customer service skills- able to demonstrate patience and understanding, ensure customer satisfaction, and resolve customer complaints. • Superior organization skills- manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized, able to pay extreme attention to detail for long periods of time. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills- responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information; can build effective, strong working relationships others through trust, communication, and credibility. • Skilled at remaining calm during periods of stress. Language Ability: • Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats. • Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies. • Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats. Reasoning Ability: • Able to critically think through complex situations, process improvements, and evidence-based practice. • Able to assist others in developing good reasoning skills. • Able to work independently and within a team setting. Computer Skills: • Basic computer skills • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel. Additional Responsibilities: • Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor always. • Maintains confidentiality and always protects sensitive data. • Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines. • Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members. • Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff, and the broader health care community. UofL Health Core Expectation: At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by: • Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit • Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve • Working together as a team to achieve our goals. • Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback • Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve. • Using our resources wisely • Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health
RN Psych Part-time
UofL Health

RN, Peace Hospital, 3L Adolescent Psych, Part-time, 11a-11p

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: Peace - Louisville Address: 2020 Newburg Rd. Louisville, KY 40205 Shift: 11A - 11P (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, 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 Other Functions: 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 Additional 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
RN Psych Part-time
UofL Health

RN, Peace Hospital, 3L Adolescent Psych, PRN

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: Peace - Louisville Address: 2020 Newburg Rd. Louisville, KY 40205 Shift: Rotating (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, 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 Other Functions: 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 Additional 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
RN Infusion Manager/Supervisor Oncology Full-time
UofL Health

RN Manager for Oncology Infusion, Brown Cancer Center South, 7a-4p

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: University Hospital - UMC Address: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: First Shift (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: Position Summary and Purpose The nursing manager is responsible and accountable for the operations of assigned unit(s) and/ or department(s) a 24-hour basis including fiscal management, staff development, and resource management with the ultimate goal of achieving the highest quality safe patient care. Essential Functions: • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients and conditions served • Supervises assigned professional, technical and clerical staff of the department/unit to ensure the quality of work • Develops staffing patterns and ensures availability of sufficient staff to meet patients care needed • Works to develop and retain highly skilled and well-rounded staff including hiring, orientating, training, directing work, evaluating performance and assuring clinical competency. • Contributes to the financial viability of the organization including managing productivity and budgeting process • Contributes to the effective management of the department including supplies, equipment, space, and technology • Responsible for accurate and timely delivery of various reports including staff schedules, payroll, labor productivity, audits, incident reports and others as assigned Shift Requirements: Shift Length (in hours): 8 hours average # Shifts/Week: 5 Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☐ Sometimes ☐ Often ☒ n/a (exempt position) * May be required to work in the department/unit, if staffing is below critical requirements Other Functions: • Assists the organization in maintaining and achieving its goals related to licensure, regulatory, and accreditation standards • Maintains effective working relationships, communication and collaborative decision making with medical staff, other departments, leaders, staff and others • Implements and supports quality improvement activities for the department/unit • Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times • Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct • Performs other duties as assigned Additional Job Description: Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification) Education: • Bachelors of Science in Nursing (required) • Masters of Science Nursing Specialty or Nursing Administration. Other Master’s degrees, such as business or healthcare administration will be considered (preferred) Experience: • Minimum experience, years and type o For Internal candidates: At least four (4) years of experience in an acute care setting, preferably an academic medical center (required) o For External candidates: At least five (5) years of experience in an acute care setting, preferably an academic medical center (required) o For Peace Hospital (all candidates): At least three (3) years of experience in an acute care setting (required) o For Frazier Rehab(all candidates): Four (4) years of experience in rehab and two (2) years with pediatric patients (required) • Prior management experience, preferred Licensure: • Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required) Certification: • Professional certification in either a leadership or clinical specialty area(required) • If certification not present upon hire, it is to be obtained within three (3) years of hire date (required)
RN Educator Full-time
UofL Health

RN Educator, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, ED

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: Mary and Elizabeth - UMC Address: 1850 Bluegrass Ave Louisville, KY 40215 Shift: Salary Shift (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: RN - Nursing Professional Development (NPD) 1 works collaboratively with leadership and the Professional Development Department to improve the quality of patient care and nursing practice, with associated patient and departmental outcomes. The NPD 1 accomplishes this through facilitation of clinical education, professional development, competency initiatives and direct clinical support activities. The NPD 1 is responsive to evolving educational needs within a specified department, and serves as a clinical expert, learning facilitator, consultant, change agent, leader and interprofessional collaborator in a specific area of responsibility. Collaborates to identify, develop and deliver educational programs for both individuals and groups in both clinical, classroom, and virtual settings. Fosters empowerment of staff by providing clinical instruction, and support to assure clinical competency of staff and safe, effective delivery of patient care. Incorporates evidence and appropriate skill set standards. The NPD 1 actively participates in quality improvement (QI) and EBP processes. The position supports core behaviors, standards, values, and missions of UofL Health, accrediting bodies, and the profession of Nursing as a professional role model. Essential Functions: Percent of Time Clinical Expert o Serves as a role model to nursing staff in the delivery of excellent patient care for designated patient populations o Collaborates with nursing and interdisciplinary colleagues to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate strategies to address complex patient care issues o Assists staff with clinical decision making and priority setting o Collaborates with leadership to develop, evaluate, and implement standards of patient care / care planning and professional practice with attention to quality, service, cost effectiveness, comfort, safety, age specific implications, and cultural competence o Serves as a patient / family advocate, incorporating respect for and acknowledgement of cultural diversity and individual patient needs o Maintains and integrates current evidenced-based knowledge into educational programming o Promotes an environment consistent with the core concepts of Patient Centered Care, and demonstration of the core values 40 Learning Facilitator o Facilitates the ongoing education, competency and professional development of the nursing staff and students to meet competency requirements in accordance with departmental objectives and appropriate accreditation standards o Coordinates orientation of newly hired employees to specified department o Plans, prepares, and maintains materials for use in competency based educational programs, utilizing current standards, regulations, and evidenced based resources o Collaborates in the development or modification of patient education materials, as appropriate o Collaborates with stakeholders to assess learning needs for clinical staff, designs and implements programs and competency strategies to address identified learning needs o Incorporates principles of adult learning and evidence-based education in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of education and competency programs o Assists others in developing clinical reasoning skills o Participates in learning technologies via simulation, LMS, virtual classroom, and multimedia o Communicates effectively in visual, oral, and written form and demonstrates effective presentation skills o Facilitates initial provider and renewal courses for BLS, ACLS, PALS and/or NRP as appropriate for area o Challenges existing practice when not aligned with current best practices 40 Development of Self and Others o Maintains affiliation with professional organizations o Obtains and maintains professional nursing certification o Fosters attainment of professional development and certification for bedside nursing staff through mentoring, classes, programs, and study groups o Collaborates and supports clinical student rotations in area of responsibility o Promotes and role models lifelong learning 10 Leader o Strives for congruence between educational activities and organization mission and goals o Demonstrates support for professional organizations and excellence in professional practice o Serves as a professional role model o Integrates ethical principles in all areas of clinical practice o Demonstrates the value of nursing professional development in assisting with the achievement of unit, facility and organizational goals o Assists in the fiscal and administrative operations through cost effective use of resources o Supports change initiatives with positive attitude o Demonstrates flexibility 10 Shift Requirements: Shift Length (in hours): Varies, in general 8 hours # Shifts/Week: Varies, in general 5 per week Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☐ Sometimes ☐ Often ☒ n/a (exempt position) Other Functions: • Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct. • Performs other duties as assigned. Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification) Additional Job Description: Education: • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program (required) Experience: • Minimum of 2 years as a Registered Nurse in area of clinical specialty (required)- Emergency Department • Previous experience in education, teaching or professional development (preferred) Licensure: • Active unrestricted Registered Nurse license in Kentucky (required) Certification: • Professional nursing certification (ANCC Recognized) in clinical specialty (required, or must obtain within 6 months of hire) • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, other resuscitation certifications (Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program) based on area of clinical specialty (required) • Professional nursing certification in professional development or education (preferred) • AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS and/or NRP Instructor (preferred) Job Competency: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role: • Experience in coordinating and planning care for complex patients. High level knowledge and application of pharmacology and pathophysiology. • Strong abilities in learning design and implementation. Able to work collaboratively to achieve desired department and facility results • Demonstrated ability for project management, program evaluation and competency assessment • Evidence-based practice and educational modalities, including evaluation of learning and associated patient / organizational outcomes Language Ability: • Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats. Reasoning Ability: • Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice. • Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills. Computer Skills: • Proficient with computerized documentation, Microsoft Office applications, data extraction and analysis • Proficient with utilization of learning technologies Additional Responsibilities: • Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times. • Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times. • Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines. • Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members. • Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community. UofL Health Core Expectation: At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by: • Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit • Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve • Working together as a team to achieve our goals • Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback • Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve • Using our resources wisely • Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health Work Environment/Job Activities: How often does the job require exposure to or completion of the following? Activities HIGH > 60% MODERATE 31 – 60% LIGHT 0 – 30% NONE 0% Local Travel 0 0 1 0 National Travel 0 0 0 1 Loud Noises 0 0 0 1 Working at heights above 4 ft. 0 0 1 0 Working in confined spaces 0 0 1 0 Risk of injuries from equipment on the job 0 0 1 0 Temperature extremes 0 0 0 1 Hazardous chemicals and fumes, including waste 0 0 1 0 Radiation 0 0 1 0 Burns 0 0 0 1 Cuts/Punctures 0 0 0 1 Bloodborne/airborne pathogens 0 0 1 0 Combative/violent people 0 0 1 0 Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e., High, moderate, or light) Physical Requirements: How often does the job require completion or use of the following? Activities HIGH > 60% MODERATE 31 – 60% LIGHT 0 – 30% NONE 0% Sitting, for example at computer workstation, for extended periods of time 0 1 0 0 Standing 0 1 0 0 Bending 0 0 1 0 Walking 0 0 1 0 Operating machinery 0 0 0 1 Dexterity 0 0 1 0 Vision 1 0 0 0 Hearing 1 0 0 0 Repetitive Motions 0 0 1 0 Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs. 0 0 1 0 Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs. 0 0 1 0 Standing or walking with objects up to 10 lbs. 0 1 0 0 Standing or walking with objects over 10 lbs. 0 0 1 0 Equipment Computer 1 0 0 0 Telephone 1 0 0 0 FAX 0 0 1 0 Scanner 1 0 0 0 Copier 1 0 0 0 Other physical activity or equipment usage if moderate or high (please explain): Acknowledgement: This job description is designed to list the essential functions, competencies, requirements, and activities of the job, all of which may change at any time with or without notice. I have read and received a copy of this job description. _____________________________________ __________________________ ____________ Employee Name Employee Signature Date
RN Full-time
UofL Health

NEW UNIT! RN, University Hospital, 6 Tower Post Surgical, All Shifts 7a-7p & 7p-7a

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: University Hospital - UMC Address: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: Varied (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, 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 Other Functions: 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 Additional 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
RN Telemetry Full-time
UofL Health

RN, UofL Hospital, 9E Ortho Trauma Telemetry, 7p-7a

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: University Hospital - UMC Address: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: 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, 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, 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 Shift Requirements: Shift Length (in hours): 12 hours # Shifts/Week: 3 shifts per week Overtime Required: ☒ Infrequently ☐ Sometimes ☐ Often Other Functions: 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 Additional 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
RN PCU Full-time
UofL Health

RN, UofL Hospital, 7S Complex Medical/Stroke Progressive Care, 7p-7a

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: University Hospital - UMC Address: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: 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, 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, 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 Shift Requirements: Shift Length (in hours): 12 hours # Shifts/Week: 3 shifts per week Overtime Required: ☒ Infrequently ☐ Sometimes ☐ Often Other Functions: 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 Additional 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
NP Full-time
UofL Health

APRN Day Hospitalist w/UofL Health-South Hospital

UofL Health Shepherdsville, KY
Primary Location: South Hospital - ULP - CMG Address: 1903 W. Hebron Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Shift: Job Description Summary: The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides assessment, management and outcome evaluation for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The APRN serves as a resource to educate patients, families, professional nurses, and staff; functions as a liaison between patient, family and UofL Physicians staff; and participates in clinical research. The APRN should demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation. Job Description: UofL Health/UofL Health Physicians Group is seeking an experienced APRN Hospitalist to join UofL Health-South Hospital in Shepherdsville, KY. UofL Health-South Hospital is a 40 bed facility, w/ 20 future patient rooms, along with cardiopulmonary, respiratory therapy, and support space! Responsibilities: Deliver comprehensive outpatient care to adult and senior patients. Maintain accurate medical records and documentation. Diagnoses and manage moderately to complex medical conditions Coordinate referrals and collaborate with specialists. Participate in clinical quality improvement programs. Work with interdisciplinary teams to ensure excellent care Exercise independent clinical judgment in patient management . Requirements/Benefits: Day shift-40 hours per week Annual CME Allowance Health/Dental/Vision Insurance PTO FREE TUITION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOR DEPENDANTS Education: Master of Nursing degree from an accredited institution. Licensure: Current licensure in state of Kentucky as an APRN. Certification: National certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Emergency Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Current DEA certificate without restriction Current BLS Must be ACLS Certified Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role: Demonstrates the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients served by demonstrative knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Communicates appropriately with the person served regardless of their age. Initiative, communicator, problem solver Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise Service Excellence – responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization Critical Thinking – ability to think through issues and identify appropriate optionsWork Ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency Maintains a professional appearance at all times. Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management, consultants, and media through trust, communication, and credibility Team – ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome. Emotional Intelligence – ability to not take issues personal, see the big picture in emotionally charged situations and respond in a mature, professional, composed manner Self-Awareness – ability to reflect, understand limitations, and seek appropriate assistance and guidance Judgment – exercises discretion and due diligence when making decisions and recommendations Quality – is able to perform work in a neat, efficient, well-coordinated, well communicated manner with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism Presentation – can speak in front of people to deliver necessary material or messaging Language Ability: Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats. Reasoning Ability : Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice. Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills. Computer Skills: What computer skills are required for this job? What computer skills are preferred? Are there any specialized programs that the candidate must be able to use? Additional Responsibilities: Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by: Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve Working together as a team to achieve our goals Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve Using our resources wisely Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health Additional Job Description:
RN Psych Part-time
UofL Health

RN, Peace Hospital, 2S Adolescent Psych, Part-time, 7p-7a

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: Peace - Louisville Address: 2020 Newburg Rd. Louisville, KY 40205 Shift: 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: We are Hiring RNs at Peace Hospital- Adolescent Psych Unit, 2 South Location: 2020 Newburg Road Louisville, KY 40205 Shift: 7p-7a, Part time About Us Peace Hospital, part of UofL Health, is a private, non-profit behavioral health hospital. One of the largest behavioral health facilities in the nation, Peace Hospital is known for providing care for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults, age 55 and older. It’s Kosair Charities Children’s Peace Center is the largest and most comprehensive private provider of youth inpatient behavioral health services in the country. The hospital was the nation’s first behavioral health care center to open a retail pharmacist operated, long-acting injection clinic. The clinic was established to help people adhere to prescribed medications for behavioral health conditions, such as substance use and psychotic disorders. Our Mission As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. 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, 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 Shift Requirements: Shift Length (in hours): 12 hours # Shifts/Week: 3 shifts per week Overtime Required: ☒ Infrequently ☐ Sometimes ☐ Often Other Functions: 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 Additional 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
RN Oncology Full-time
UofL Health

Charge RN, UofL Hospital, 6S Medical Oncology, 7p-7a

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: University Hospital - UMC Address: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: 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 charge nurse assists the Clinical Manager and/or Nursing Director with the management of the unit including participating in employee evaluation, staffing and scheduling, patient and preceptor assignments, oversight of resource utilization, and initiating and overseeing quality improvement activities. The charge nurse acts as a resource and provides information/education to unit staff. The charge nurse is involved in service recovery, promoting customer service to both internal and external customers. The charge nurse is a role model and proponent of the professional nurse as exemplified by their presence on the unit, participation in nursing department initiatives such as the acquisition of Magnet Certification, and organizational committee meetings. Essential Functions: Participates in assessing and cost-effectively meeting staffing needs and resource utilization within the budget of the department of the unit; confers with unit nursing leadership when making preceptor/nurse assignments; assigns patients and tasks according to staff expertise and patient acuity and assumes responsibility for functioning of the unit on a shift-to-shift basis Serves as a role model for staff regarding customer relations, monitors unit customer service and intervenes as necessary; rounds on internal and external customers based on unit requirements Participates in employee evaluations, counsels and coaches employees when necessary, and implements disciplinary process according to policy including time and attendance issues; remains knowledgeable of regulatory standards and ensures staff are maintaining and adhering to all department and facility policies; maintains anecdotal documentation. Participates in the review and investigation of occurrence reports; intervenes and develops action plans for actual events and near misses and shares the results with staff Acts as a clinical resource and may assist with education and may dispense education for staff as needed.; may be responsible for interviewing, scheduling, expediting patient flow, promoting efficiency within the unit and management of productivity Shift Requirements: Shift Length (in hours): 12 Hours # Shifts/Week: 3 Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☐ Sometimes ☐ Often ☐ n/a (exempt position) Other Functions: Identifies personal goals and actions to meet the unit and organizational goals Efficiently and effectively monitors supply use to meet patient needs Collaborates and contributes to revision of policies and procedures Participates in quality improvement by identifying, in collaboration with nurse managers, two to three (2-3) quality improvement initiatives annually; may be responsible for meeting unit audit requirements. Participates in an annual charge nurse competency Maintains open communication with all health care team members, nursing leadership, and medical staff, especially with Nursing Director, Unit Managers and other Charge Nurses Conducts or participates is unit meetings, committee meetings, and facilitates active participation of staff members 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 Additional Job Description: Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited/approved school of nursing (required) Credentials in specialty area (preferred) Experience: Two (2) years of patient care experience in specialty area (preferred) Licensure: Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required) Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (preferred) Note: additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit
RN PCU Full-time
UofL Health

RN, UofL Hospital, 7S Complex Medical/Stroke Progressive Care, 7a-7p

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: University Hospital - UMC Address: 530 South Jackson Street 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, 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 Shift Requirements: Shift Length (in hours): 12 hours # Shifts/Week: 3 shifts per week Overtime Required: ☒ Infrequently ☐ Sometimes ☐ Often Other Functions: 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 Additional 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
CMA Full-time
UofL Health

Certified Medical Assistant, Kleinert Kutz Hand Care, 8a-5p

UofL Health Downtown, KY
Primary Location: JHHS - Outpatient Center - ULP - CMG Address: 225 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Job Description Summary: The Medical Assistant, Certified (clinic based) assists the medical team in providing quality care to all patients. Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, EKG, injections, and using the electronic health record. Job Description: Essential Functions: Obtains medical history, triage patients, record vitals Reconciles medication list in EHR Responds timely and appropriately to tasks Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.) Ensures all appropriate patient information is scanned into EHR Assists physician in exam room as needed (i.e. suture/staple removal, dressing changes, minor surgical procedures) Contacts medical facilities or department to schedule surgery/test or hospital admissions Codes all diagnosis and procedures appropriately to obtain insurance authorizations/appeals Explains surgical procedures/processes to patients and families Maintains physician’s surgery schedules Answers multi-line phone system, triage calls, and direct messages to appropriate personnel and locations Schedules new and established patient appointments; register patients by obtaining paperwork, insurance cards, and copayments Other Functions: Maintains clean exam rooms Completes KASPER query for appropriate medications Completes school/work statements, FMLA paperwork, and other patient forms Checks patients out and schedule any necessary follow up appointments Orders of office supplies, maintain waiting area, and make new patient packets General office maintenance and housekeeping Complete reporting and tracking as requested 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 Notes on Qualifications: The employee is required to obtain a medical assisting certification (CMA, CCMA, or RMA) from a nationally recognized organization within 90-days of hire if not certified at time of hire. Continued maintenance of this certification is required for this position. Furthermore, in lieu of the work experience requirement, documented evidence of an externship completed in a medical office will be accepted Additional Job Description:
Student Nurse Full-time
UofL Health

Nursing Scholar Program for Admitted Upper Division Nursing Students

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: University Hospital - UMC Address: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: Job Description Summary: UofL Health is excited to offer the Nursing Scholar Program which provides educational assistance to students pursuing a prelicensure nursing degree from an accredited school of nursing. UofL Health is dedicated to investing in the future of our current and upcoming employees and is willing to provide educational support to assist in the obtainment of an RN degree. The UofL Health Scholar program awards up to $24,000 tuition benefit for a two-year work commitment. Job Description: Program Overview • The scholar program awards tuition assistance up to $24,000 max benefit. • Work commitment is based on the total award received - $24,000 for two-year commitment. • Scholars commit to work for UofL Health in a direct-care RN role upon graduation. • Scholars will receive and must complete a 1099 as an IRS requirement. • Loan forgiveness program of $1,000 a month after starting full time RN role Benefits for Scholars • Do not need to work for UofL Health while in school • Preferential placement for UofL Health Nurse Extern Program • U World Access for NCLEX Prep • Preferential placement upon graduation Application Requirements • Accepted and enrolled in accredited nursing program • Baseline 3.0 GPA • Two letters of recommendation (One Academic and one personal) • Resume or CV • 1000-word Essay Essay Requirements 1000 Word Essay written in APA format, answering the following questions. • What does it mean to you to be a nurse? • What are your educational goals? • What are your visions and goals for a successful nursing career? • How would this scholar program help you achieve your educational goals? • Discuss any personal accomplishments or achievements • Discuss any past medical experiences, volunteer opportunities or internships you have completed Scholar Requirements • Maintain 3.0 GPA • Meet all deadline and scholar program requirements • Successful completion of nursing program • Pass NCLEX within sixty days of graduation • Commit to direct-care RN position within sixty days of graduation. • Direct RN role for twenty-four months • Meet all onboarding requirements • Complete UofL Health Nurse Residency Program • UofL Health Scholar participation does not guarantee employment *Unsuccessful completion of nursing program and termination requires repayment Additional Job Description:
CMA Full-time
UofL Health

Medical Assistant, Orthopedics Podiatry Clinic, 8a-5p

UofL Health Hikes Point, KY
Primary Location: Orthopedics Podiatry - CMG Address: 4119 Browns Lane Suite 2 Louisville, KY 40220 Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Job Description Summary: The Medical Assistant, Certified (clinic based) assists the medical team in providing quality care to all patients. Medical assisting duties include patient triage, vital signs, patient history, EKG, injections, and using the electronic health record. Job Description: Essential Functions: Obtains medical history, triage patients, record vitals Reconciles medication list in EHR Responds timely and appropriately to tasks Reports any abnormal results to physician immediately (i.e. labs, etc.) Ensures all appropriate patient information is scanned into EHR Assists physician in exam room as needed (i.e. suture/staple removal, dressing changes, minor surgical procedures) Contacts medical facilities or department to schedule surgery/test or hospital admissions Codes all diagnosis and procedures appropriately to obtain insurance authorizations/appeals Explains surgical procedures/processes to patients and families Maintains physician’s surgery schedules Answers multi-line phone system, triage calls, and direct messages to appropriate personnel and locations Schedules new and established patient appointments; register patients by obtaining paperwork, insurance cards, and copayments Other Functions: Maintains clean exam rooms Completes KASPER query for appropriate medications Completes school/work statements, FMLA paperwork, and other patient forms Checks patients out and schedule any necessary follow up appointments Orders of office supplies, maintain waiting area, and make new patient packets General office maintenance and housekeeping Complete reporting and tracking as requested 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 Notes on Qualifications: The employee is required to obtain a medical assisting certification (CMA, CCMA, or RMA) from a nationally recognized organization within 90-days of hire if not certified at time of hire. Continued maintenance of this certification is required for this position. Furthermore, in lieu of the work experience requirement, documented evidence of an externship completed in a medical office will be accepted Additional Job Description:
RN Full-time
UofL Health

RN, Frazier Rehab Institute, All Shifts

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: Frazier Rehab Institute - UMC Address: 220 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: 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, 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 Shift Requirements: Shift Length (in hours): 12 hours # Shifts/Week: 3 shifts per week Overtime Required: ☒ Infrequently ☐ Sometimes ☐ Often Other Functions: 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 Additional 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
RN Pediatric Part-time
UofL Health

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

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: Frazier Rehab Institute - UMC Address: 220 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: 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, 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, 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 Shift Requirements: Shift Length (in hours): 12 hours # Shifts/Week: 3 shifts per week Overtime Required: ☒ Infrequently ☐ Sometimes ☐ Often Other Functions: 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 Additional 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
RN Med-Surg Full-time
UofL Health

RN, Jewish Hospital, Medical Surgical 5 West, 7p-7a

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC Address: 200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: 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, 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, 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 Shift Requirements: Shift Length (in hours): 12 hours # Shifts/Week: 3 shifts per week Overtime Required: ☒ Infrequently ☐ Sometimes ☐ Often Other Functions: 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 Additional 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
NP Full-time
UofL Health

APRN Nocturnist Hospitalist Opportunity w/ UofL Health-South Hospital

UofL Health Shepherdsville, KY
Primary Location: South Hospital - ULP - CMG Address: 1903 W. Hebron Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165 Shift: Job Description Summary: The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) provides assessment, management and outcome evaluation for patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. The APRN serves as a resource to educate patients, families, professional nurses, and staff; functions as a liaison between patient, family and UofL Physicians staff; and participates in clinical research. The APRN should demonstrate an advanced level of medical and nursing knowledge, clinical and technical competency, sound clinical judgment, professionalism as it relates to interpersonal and general communication skills, timely and compliant documentation, and takes responsibility for ongoing professional development and competency validation. Job Description: University of Louisville Physicians (ULP) is seeking APRN/PA Hospitalists to join UofL Health - South Hospital. UofL Health has invested in the health of Bullitt County, and the surrounding area by expanding UofL Health-Medical Center South to UofL Health-South Hospital! South Hospital has added approximately 100,00 sq. feet of new space to the existing facility adding 10-bed ICU, 30 medical/surgical patient rooms, 20 future patient rooms, cardiopulmonary, respiratory therapy, and support space! About the position: 7 days on 7 days off: 7p-7a Closed ICU Full Benefits Annual CME Allowance FREE TUITION TO THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE FOR DEPENDANTS Additional Job Description:
RN ICU Full-time
UofL Health

Charge RN, UofL Hospital, 8W Trauma ICU, 7p-7a

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: University Hospital - UMC Address: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: Nights 7P - 7A (United States of America) Job Description Summary: UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. 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: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, and patient-centered care. Job Description: The Charge Nurse plays a pivotal leadership role in supporting the Clinical Manager and/or Nursing Director in the day-to-day operations of the unit. This includes active involvement in staff scheduling, patient and preceptor assignments, resource management, and performance evaluations. The Charge Nurse also champions quality improvement initiatives, ensuring that care delivery aligns with best practices and organizational goals. As a clinical and professional resource, the Charge Nurse provides guidance, mentorship, and education to nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and informed care environment. This role is instrumental in driving service excellence, engaging in service recovery efforts, and promoting a culture of compassion and responsiveness for both internal and external stakeholders. Beyond daily operations, the Charge Nurse serves as a visible role model for professional nursing practice. This includes active participation in departmental initiatives—such as the pursuit of Magnet® designation—and representation on organizational committees. Through their leadership, presence, and advocacy, the Charge Nurse helps shape a high-performing, patient-centered care culture. Essential Functions: Actively contributes to evaluating and efficiently fulfilling staffing and resource needs within the department’s budget. Collaborates with unit nursing leadership to make thoughtful preceptor and nurse assignments, ensuring patient care responsibilities are aligned with staff expertise and patient acuity. Takes ownership of unit operations on a shift-by-shift basis to maintain seamless and effective care delivery. Serves as a role model for staff regarding customer relations, monitors unit customer service and intervenes as necessary; rounds on internal and external customers based on unit requirements. Participates in employee evaluations, counsels and coaches employees when necessary, and implements disciplinary process according to policy including time and attendance issues; remains knowledgeable of regulatory standards and ensures staff are maintaining and adhering to all department and facility policies; maintains anecdotal documentation such as capturing qualitative insights that may not be reflected in formal reports or metrics and supporting performance evaluations, coaching or follow-up discussion with real-life context. Participates in the review and investigation of occurrence reports; intervenes and develops action plans for actual events and near misses and shares the results with staff. Acts as a clinical resource and may assist with education and may dispense education for staff as needed; may be responsible for interviewing, scheduling, expediting patient flow, promoting efficiency within the unit and management of productivity. Other Functions: Consistently upholds the Code of Ethics for Nurses. This framework provides a principled foundation for ethical nursing practice and sound decision-making in complex care environments. 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. Additional Job Description: Education: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Required) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited/approved school of nursing (Preferred). Experience: A minimum of 6 months frontline patient care experience (Required) One (1) year of frontline patient care experience (Preferred). Licensure: Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (Required). Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Required) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (Preferred) unless the role is within a department where it is a mandatory requirement. National Nursing Certification in Field of Specialty obtained, if not held at time of hire (Preferred). Note: Additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit.
RN PCU Full-time
UofL Health

RN Float Pool, Mary and Elizabeth, PCU, 7a-7p

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: Mary and Elizabeth - UMC Address: 1850 Bluegrass Ave Louisville, KY 40215 Shift: Days 7A - 7P (United States of America) Job Description Summary: The RN: Float Mixed Acuity provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. The Float Pool provides support to our inpatient units including our mixed acuity/PCU units. Float pool staffing provides a crucial service for our customers, not only to ensure safe quality patient care, but provides support for our unit colleagues as well. You will be offered opportunities to expand your knowledge and maintain an expansive skill set with a variety of patients throughout the facility that will enable you to become a resource to others. 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. Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often Location: the RN-Float: Mixed Acuity will work shifts at various units and facilities, based on staffing needs. 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:
RN PCU Full-time
UofL Health

RN, Jewish Hospital, Cardiothoracic PCU 6 Towers, 7p-7a

UofL Health Louisville, KY
Primary Location: JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC Address: 200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: 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: We are Hiring at Jewish Hospital, Thoracic/Vascular PCU 6 Towers Location: 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202 Shift Options: Full-Time, 7p-7a About the Unit 6 Towers is a 22-bed vascular thoracic unit caring for post-op thoracic, vascular, and cardiac procedure surgical patients. About Jewish Hospital Jewish Hospital, part of UofL Health, is an internationally renowned, high-tech tertiary referral center, developing leading-edge advancements in hand and microsurgery, heart and lung care, orthopedics and sports medicine, neuroscience, organ transplantation and outpatient care. The hospital is the site of the world’s first successful hand transplant and AbioCor® implantable replacement heart procedures, in addition to the first trial of adult cardiac stem cells in chronic heart failure. Jewish Hospital continues to be recognized for its specialized heart care procedures, including the implantation of ventricular assist devices (VAD), and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. The UofL Health – Trager Transplant Center is in a select group of hospitals nationwide that perform heart, lung, liver, kidney, pancreas and hand transplantation. The center also includes a Pancreas Disease Center, a GI Motility Clinic, and Advanced Heart Failure and VAD programs. Job Summary The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and protocols of the healthcare organization. Additional 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