RN, UofL Hospital, 8S Neuro Trauma PCU, 7p-7a

Primary Location :

University Hospital - UMC

Address :

530 South Jackson StreetLouisville, KY 40202

Shift :

Nights 7P - 7A (United States of America)

Job Description Summary :

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) is a competent registered nurse that will deliver nursing care to patients of varying age groups by utilizing the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) uses :

• Nursing Practice Competencies to intervene to achieve safe, optimal patient and family centered care health outcomes;
• Leadership Competencies to coordinate patient care and communicate with the care team;
• Professional Profile Competencies to develop professionally as a life-long learner, and
• Practice Outcomes Competencies to evaluate care based on evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals.

The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) demonstrates competency caring for complex patients and participates on the care team to improve the quality of care in the clinical area.

Job Description :

Under the supervision of a clinical nurse manager, this position will provide nursing care to patients, and :

This position also :

Shift Requirements :

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

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

Overtime Required : ☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often

A Note on Required Qualifications :

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

Additional Job Description :

About the Unit

8 South is a 15-bed neuro / trauma Progressive care unit. This unit cares for patients who are downgraded from intensive care along with receiving patients from the Emergency Room. This unit is comprised of private rooms.