We are Hiring at University Hospital - Advanced Practice Nursing

Location: 530 S. Jackson St, Louisville, KY, 40202

Shift Options: Full Time, First Shift

About UofL Health

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, more than 250 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital.

Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. With more than 14,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. For more information on UofL Health, go to www.UofLHealth.org.

In collaboration with physicians, residents, patients and families, the RN-Clinician II facilitates the delivery of quality, evidenced-based care, while promoting efficient and effective patient outcomes. This position provides education and support to physicians, staff, patients, and families regarding innovations/evidence for quality outcomes. In collaboration with patient and families, the RN-Clinician II shares information related to the plan-of-care and facilitates communication among patients/family and all care providers. Other responsibilities include using information technology to obtain data for use in the clinical setting to assess compliance with unit, hospital and national quality goals; assisting with ensuring compliance with disease-related measurement such as core measures for Congestive Heart Failure, and safety bundles for anticoagulant therapy or Infection prevention; and applying knowledge of different types of disorders of endocrine, renal, GI, cardiac, pulmonary, hepatic, hematological, and neurological systems. The RN-Clinician II is cognizant of the psycho-social and financial impact that disease and hospitalization has on the patient and family and acts as an advocate when needed.

• Facilitates patient-centered rounding promoting collaboration and participation between family and health care providers.
• Assists Resident and Attending MDs to thoroughly review all cases on their respective medicine team, using resources available in Net Access, and other computer tools to locate and assess pertinent patient data.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing staff, patient and family, and other disciplines to define plan of care with measurable clinical outcomes and anticipated discharge date.
• Monitors patient responses to treatments. Collaborates with patient/family, medical and nursing staff to adjust the plan of care as needed.
• Assists in interpreting findings with the team and shares findings with patient and family in a meaningful manner.
• Reviews records/processes to ensure compliance with core measure requirements and other quality measurements.
• Assists patient and family in navigating healthcare system for clinical needs.
• Fosters communication and collaboration with the healthcare team, the patient and family.
• Collaborates with patient and family, nursing personnel, and care coordination staff to assure needs are clearly understood and met (including psycho-social, financial, prescriptions, transportation or other factors that could contribute to delays in discharge).
• In collaboration with physician and patient/family assesses for referrals to other healthcare resources and assists with contacts.
• In collaboration with patient and family, facilitates post discharge care and follow up communication.
• • Maintains patient outcome as central focus. (Outcomes include excellent clinical management, appropriate patient education, follow-up care, and patient’s perception of satisfaction with services and care provided).
  • Develops and maintains collegial relationship with physicians, nursing leadership team and nursing staff through excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Identifies actual and potential problematic circumstances. Actively intervenes to prevent escalation and to attempt resolution.
  • Participates in leadership activities, such as committee responsibilities, JCAHO preparation, and assessment of the delivery of patient care.
  • Demonstrates continued professional growth by maintaining certification in specialty area, participating in professional organizations, publishing, continuing own professional development, attending outside conferences, and similar activities.
  • Represents the hospital, when needed, promoting research efforts, clinical issues, advancements in clinical practice, development of educational activities, etc.
  Performs other duties as assigned.

Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):

• BSN required
• Additional certification preferred, such as, CCRN
• BLS/ACLS
• 3-5 years of experience as Registered Nurse in a clinical capacity.
• ICU or PCU experience preferred

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