Rapid Response MERIT RN, Jewish Hospital, 6p-6a

Address 200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202 Shift 6P - 6A (United States of America) Job Description Summary 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 The Medical Emergency Response Interventional Team (MERIT) is staffed by highly experienced ICU nurses with diverse specialty backgrounds who use technology, innovation, and education to improve patient and quality outcomes. The MERIT nurse responds to and leads clinical bedside emergencies throughout the campus, partners with the provider and nursing staff to optimize code response in terms of efficiency and to decrease incidence of inpatient hospital mortality, leads debriefing with staff after a code is called, mentors staff needing guidance in nursing care, proactively responds to elevated MEWS alerts and nursing concerns at the bedside to prevent patient decompensation, and provides follow‑up with patients transferred out of the ICU to reduce unplanned returns to the ICU. 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. Administer medications per licensure authority, assess and reassess the effects, and document administration in a timely manner per policies, procedures and regulatory requirements. Collaborate with the healthcare team, plan care using current scientific knowledge, theory, and care standards within the nursing interventions and outcomes framework, and national patient safety goals. Identify and prioritize patient problems based on 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 needs, evaluate care by performing regular and systematic reviews of patient/family responses to interventions, and revise the multidisciplinary plan of care in collaboration with other care team members. Recognize care variances and take steps to prevent or intervene with potential or real adverse events to promote safe care. Competently and consistently assess, conduct, and evaluate the outcomes of patient and family teaching from admission or episode of care to discharge. Track and trend quality and patient safety data. Other Functions Serve as an advocate for the patient and family, demonstrating respect for their rights, responsibilities, and sensitivity to their preferences. Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times. Proactively use safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomes. Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of nursing practice. Demonstrate competent skills, appropriate clinical judgments, and chain of command to promote patient safety and reach planned care goals and outcomes. Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct. Education Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (required). All new‑hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses (new graduate and experienced) are encouraged to start an approved BSN program. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (preferred). Experience Minimum 2 years critical care or emergency department experience (required). 1 year of rapid response experience (preferred). Licensure Active Kentucky Registered Nurse License or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required). Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required). Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required). Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) upon hire or must be obtained within 1 year of hire (required). Job Competency Collaborates & Teamwork – works cooperatively and collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals. Values Diversity – recognizes and embraces the unique talents and contributions of others. Services Orientation – desire to serve and focus one’s efforts on discovering and meeting the needs of internal and external customers. Achieves Results – reflects a drive to achieve and outperform, continuously looking for improvements and accepting responsibility for actions and results. Organizational Alignment – ability to align people, processes and organizational structure with UMC’s strategic direction. Develops Others – views people, their knowledge and capabilities as assets and provides opportunities that allow employees to continuously learn and develop. Communicates – practices attentive and active listening and can restate opinions of others, communicating messages in a way that has the desired effect. Integrity – conducts business with honesty and professional ethics, seeks to achieve results in the best interest of the organization, and models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others. Language Ability Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats. Reasoning Ability Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence‑based practice. Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skill. Computer Skills Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Additional Responsibilities Demonstrate a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times. Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data at all times. Adhere to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines. Work collaboratively and support efforts of team members. Demonstrate exceptional customer service and interact effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community. UofL Health Core Expectation Honor and care for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit. Ensure the highest quality of care for those we serve. Work together as a team to achieve our goals. Improve continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback. Seek new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve. Use our resources wisely. Understand how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health. #J-18808-Ljbffr