UofL Health·Louisville, Kentucky
Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department by conducting assessments and implementing individualized care plans. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient safety and optimal health outcomes across the care continuum.
University Hospital - UMC
ADDRESS: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202
Jewish Hospital Located in the “heart” of downtown Louisville, Jewish Hospital is staffed 24/7 with board-certified emergency medicine physicians and nationally certified emergency nurses, with direct access to specialists and resources to care for the sickest patients in Louisville. In addition to the provider of choice for emergency hand care, we are a nationally accredited chest pain center, STEMI (heart attack) receiving center, Primary stroke center, Louisville’s only Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) center and Louisville’s only center for all solid organ transplants (Heart, Lung, Liver, Kidney and Pancreas).
Mary and Elizabeth Hospital UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital’s Emergency Department is a full-service emergency department consisting of a rapid assessment treatment area with 39 beds along with multiple critical care rooms. We are staffed and equipped to care for all emergency illnesses and injuries including strokes and heart attacks. Our Primary Stroke center has earned the Gold Plus award from the American Heart Association. As one of the highest volume emergency departments in the region, our door-to-provider time is less than 30 minutes.
Medical Center East UofL Health – Medical Center East’s Emergency Department is a full-service emergency department with a convenient, central Jefferson County location in St. Matthews, immediately adjacent to the Watterson Expressway/I-264. Medical Center East is the first freestanding 24/7 ER in Kentucky with 20 private patient treatment rooms.
Medical Center Southwest UofL Health – Medical Center Southwest’s Emergency Department is a full-service emergency department with a convenient Southwest Jefferson County location off Stonestreet Road, near both Dixie Highway and East Pages Lane, and easily accessible for patients in the Pleasure Ridge Park, Prairie Village and Valley Station areas of Louisville. Our emergency department features 19 private patient rooms.
Shelbyville Hospital The Emergency Department at UofL Health – Shelbyville Hospital provides high-quality emergency care, with some of the lowest wait times in the area. Our Emergency Department is a vital resource for the Shelby, Henry and Spencer counties.
South Hospital UofL Health – South Hospital – Emergency Department (ED) is a full-service, 24/7, emergency department that has been expanded and renovated to feature modern care rooms with care provided by board-certified/board-eligible emergency medicine physicians who are supported by highly-skilled emergency medicine-trained physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses and ED technicians. Combined with fast access to sophisticated technology and innovative treatments, at South Hospital, we can save lives when minutes matter most. Our Emergency Department has a convenient, Bullitt County location near the Jefferson/Bullitt County line at the Brooks exit off I-65.
UofL Hospital The Emergency Department within UofL Health – UofL Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center, is located in the heart of the Louisville Metro area. This trauma center has the distinction of being the first trauma center in the nation and the only Level I Trauma Center in the region. The UofL Hospital Emergency Department (ED) sees more than 60,000 patients per year. The ED is comprised of 42 treatment rooms, four trauma bays and a rapid assessment triage area for Emergency Medical Services. We offer many levels of care for our community which include, but are not limited to, Stroke, Trauma, Burn, High-Risk Obstetrics and Emergency Psychiatric Services. We also are the only facility in the city that houses a decontamination area for chemical and biological decontamination.
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 and current Kentucky RN licensure or a compact license. Mandatory certifications include BLS, PALS, and ACLS from the American Heart Association.
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.
