UofL Health·Shepherdsville, Kentucky
Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients across various acuity levels using the nursing process and practice standards. Coordinate with the healthcare team to implement individualized care plans and ensure safe, optimal patient outcomes.
South Hospital - UMC
1903 W. Hebron Lane Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Job Description: SUMMARY:
South Hospital, part of UofL Health, is UofL Health’s newest community hospital and the first inpatient hospital in fast-growing Bullitt County. The 170,000 square feet 40-bed hospital provides area residents a full range of services including 24/7 emergency care, a 10-bed intensive care unit, 30 mixed acuity patient rooms, a cardiac catheterization lab, vascular lab, general and specialized surgical and endoscopy procedures, diagnostic and medical imaging including cardiopulmonary testing, orthopedics, gastroenterology, sleep medicine, vascular surgery and state-of-the-art pharmacy, laboratory and sterile processing services. On-campus services also include a variety of primary care and specialty physicians/providers, Frazier Rehab Center for physical, occupational and speech therapy and Café South for dining.
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)
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
Requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing and a current Kentucky RN license or compact license. BLS certification is required, with ACLS and PALS potentially required depending on the specific clinical area.
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.