UofL Health·Louisville, Kentucky
Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in surgical and procedural departments using the nursing process and practice standards. Coordinate with the healthcare team to implement individualized care plans and ensure safe, optimal patient outcomes.
JHHS - Jewish Hospital - UMC
ADDRESS: 200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202
Job Description: SUMMARY:
At Jewish Hospital, we have diverse RN opportunities within our procedural and surgical services departments. We are seeking RNs for:
*Cath Lab *CVOR *Endoscopy *Interventional Radiology *Main OR *Outpatient Surgery *Pre-Op *PACU
UofL Health – Jewish Hospital opened in 1905 with a mission to provide all patients with the highest quality care and a strong emphasis on research and education. Located in the heart of the downtown medical campus, Jewish Hospital is a 462-bed, internationally renowned, comprehensive, quaternary medical center that is developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services including heart care, neurosciences, orthopedics and surgical care.
UofL Health – Jewish Hospital is ranked as “High Performing” by U.S. News & World Report in four specialty conditions and procedures: *Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) *Heart Bypass Surgery *Heart Failure *Pacemaker Implantation This recognition is given to programs that demonstrate exceptional performance in the respective areas. Only a small percentage of hospitals achieve the “High Performing” ranking for each area.
Since the first transplant, a kidney transplant in September of 1964, the transplant center has hosted many firsts in Kentucky and the world including:
*The world’s first successful heart transplant following the use of thoracic ventricular assist device *The world’s first and second ABIOCOR® implantable replacement heart *The world’s most successful hand transplant *Kentucky’s first heart transplant *Kentucky’s first pancreas transplant *Kentucky’s first adult liver transplant *Kentucky’s first double-lung transplant *Kentucky’s first dual heart-liver transplant
Jewish Hospital is Kentucky’s first hospital to be designated as a federally approved center for five solid organ transplants: heart, lung, liver, kidney and pancreas. It’s among a very small percentage of hospitals across the country capable of performing this complex mix of cases.
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.
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
• Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required)
Note: additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit
Requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing, current Kentucky RN licensure, and BLS certification. A Bachelor's degree and two years of hospital experience are preferred.
Market context
Kentucky nursing employers commonly look for licensed practical nurses who can step into school, pediatric, or long-term care settings and handle routine care with confidence. These roles can be competitive because an active Kentucky LPN license, current CPR/BLS, and comfort with complex medical needs are often expected, while the benefits package may include paid holidays, personal time, sick time, and a 401(k) match. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license and certification status before applying.
