RN, UofL Hospital, 5S Surgical Oncology, 7a-7p

UofL Health - Louisville, KY

Job Title: RN, UofL Hospital, 5S Surgical Oncology, 7a-7p

Position: Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based)

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift: Days 7A - 7P

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Louisville

State: KY

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Conducts systematic, continuous and comprehensive assessments of patient health status from admission or encounter to discharge.
Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, and family to ensure patient safety.
Independently administers medications per licensure authority and documents administration time in compliance with policies.
Plans care in collaboration with patient and family using current scientific knowledge and standards.
Constructs individualized, age-specific plans for optimal patient and family outcomes.
Identifies and prioritizes patient problems based on assessment data and preferences.
Implements nursing care interventions to meet patient and family center health care needs.
Demonstrates competent skills and clinical judgments to promote patient safety.
Evaluates care by performing regular reviews of patient/family responses to interventions.
Serves as an advocate for the patient and family, ensuring their rights and preferences are respected.
Maintains professional competency through continuing education and licensure.
Actively participates in evidence-based practice activities and collaborative discussions with colleagues.
Performs duties in a cost-effective manner, avoiding waste of resources.
Maintains compliance with HIPAA privacy and security requirements.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Patient assessment and evaluation
Medication administration
Care planning
Patient advocacy
Collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams

Preferred Skills

Experience in surgical oncology nursing
Evidence-based practice participation

Requirements

Experience:

Education:

License & Certification:

Registered Nurse License or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

Schedule:

Typical 8-12 hours shift length
Flexibility for shorter shifts
Overtime required sometimes

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Not specified

Facility Details

Name: UofL Health

Description: 5 South is a 16-bed complex surgical oncology unit caring for complex pre and post-operative surgical oncology and plastics patients with all private rooms.

Specialties: