RN, Peace Hospital, 2L Adolescent Psych, Part-Time, 11a-11p

Job Title RN, Peace Hospital, 2L Adolescent Psych, 11a-11p, PT Location 2020 Newburg Rd. Louisville, KY 40205 Shift 11a-11p (Part Time), 12 hour shifts, 3 shifts per week Job Overview UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day. Job Description We are hiring RNs at Peace Hospital- Adolescent Psych Unit, 2 Lourdes. Peace Hospital, part of UofL Health, is a private, non‑profit behavioral health hospital. One of the largest behavioral health facilities in the nation, Peace Hospital is known for providing care for children, adolescents, adults and senior adults, age 55 and older. Our Kosair for Kids Children’s Peace Center is the largest and most comprehensive private provider of youth inpatient behavioral health services in the country treating children and adolescents with behavioral health and co‑occurring disorders. We have a partial hospitalization program for school‑aged children and an inpatient specialty program for children and adolescents who have complex treatment needs, such as intellectual or developmental disabilities accompanied by acute behavioral and psychiatric symptoms. Essential Functions Conduct 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 administer medications per licensure authority, assess and reassess the effects of these medications, and document 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, plan care using current scientific knowledge, theory, and care standards within the nursing interventions and outcomes framework and national patient safety goals; construct individualized, age‑specific plans for optimal patient and family outcomes, as appropriate to the practice setting; incorporate 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, identify and prioritise 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 Implement nursing care interventions to meet patient and family centre health care needs. Demonstrate competent skills, appropriate clinical judgments and chain of command to promote patient safety and reach planned care goals and outcomes Competently and consistently assess, conduct and evaluate 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 Evaluate care by performing regular and systematic reviews of patient/family responses to interventions; revise the multi‑disciplinary plan of care in collaboration with other care team members to promote desired outcomes; recognise care variances and take steps to prevent or intervene with potential or real adverse events to promote safe care Serve as an advocate for the patient and family, demonstrate respect for their rights, responsibilities, and sensitivity to their preferences; prepare the patient and family for discharge; obtain feedback to promote positive patient satisfaction outcomes Work collaboratively, with appropriate monitoring and delegation, with unlicensed assistive healthcare providers, per regulatory and legal requirements, assuring safe patient care delivery Shift Requirements Shift Length (in hours): 12 hours # Shifts/Week: 3 shifts per week Overtime Required: Infrequently Other Functions Demonstrate professional conduct and appearance and be accountable for actions and outcomes Orient new members of the healthcare team as well as supervise students in the performance of assigned duties May act in the role of relief charge nurse when the unit need arises Maintain professional competency through continuing education, ongoing competency demonstration, licensure and professional activities; demonstrate valuing life‑long learning Participate in evidence‑based practice activities, such as journal clubs, and discuss outcomes of care with colleagues, demonstrating knowledge of care indicators; take steps to improve care delivery by self and team and remain up‑to‑date with compliance, regulatory and accreditation standards Actively participate as a collaborative member of the healthcare team by communicating constructively using core behavioral standards; identify clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolving conflicts appropriately on behalf of the care team and patients; demonstrate ability to give and receive peer review and feedback, incorporating this into his or her practice Perform duties in a cost‑effective manner, striving to avoid wasting hospital resources without jeopardizing quality of care and service Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times Perform other duties as assigned Education Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (required) All new‑hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses (new graduate and experienced) are required to start an approved BSN program within one (1) year of hire and complete an approved BSN program within three (3) years of hire (required) Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (preferred) Experience All new RN graduates will participate in the Nurse Residency program and must successfully complete all activities (required) Two years of hospital patient care experience (preferred) Licensure Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required) Certification 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 Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Part‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr UofL Health