RN, Peace Hospital, Psych Outpatient PRN

The RN-Psych & Emergency Psych is a competent registered nurse that will deliver nursing care to patients of varying age groups by utilizing the nursing process and nursing practice standards.  The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) uses:
•    Nursing Practice Competencies to intervene to achieve safe, optimal patient and family centered care health outcomes; 
•    Leadership Competencies to coordinate patient care and communicate with the care team; 
•    Professional Profile Competencies to develop professionally as a life-long learner, and 
•    Practice Outcomes Competencies to evaluate care based on evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals. 
The RN-Psych & Emergency Psych demonstrates competency caring for complex patients and participates on the care team to improve the quality of care in the clinical area.

•    Demonstrates professional conduct and appearance and is accountable for actions and outcomes
•    Orients new members of the healthcare team as well as supervises students in the performance of assigned duties
•    May act in the role of relief charge nurse when the unit need arises
•    Maintains professional competency through continuing education, ongoing competency demonstration, licensure and professional activities; demonstrates valuing life-long learning
•    Participates in evidence-based practice activities, such as journal clubs, and discusses outcomes of care with colleagues, demonstrating knowledge of care indicators; takes steps to improve care delivery by self and team and remains up-to-date with compliance, regulatory and accreditation standards
•    Actively participates as a collaborative member of the healthcare team by communicating constructively using core behavioral standards. Identifies clinical and interdepartmental problems, resolving conflicts appropriately on behalf of the care team and patients; demonstrates ability to give and receive peer review and feedback, incorporating this into his or her practice
•    Performs duties in a cost-effective manner, striving to avoid wasting hospital resources without jeopardizing quality of care and service
•    Maintains compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct 
•    Complies with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
•    Performs other duties as assigned
 

Job Requirements
(Education, Experience, Licensure and Certification)
Education:
•    Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is (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) 

Job Competency:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:
•    Strong organizational skills to coordinate care of multiple patients at once
•    Provides competent care based on knowledge of nursing research, evidence-based practice and performance improvement
•    Evaluates patient and family care in relation to scientific knowledge, identifying and participating in improvement using hospital quality control model
•    Exercises informed judgment at the competent level of practice, assuming responsibility and accountability for patient care assignments, demonstrating appropriate priorities for care and commitment to patient, family, and the care team
•    Knowledge in all aspects of designated service line
•    Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise
•    Service Excellence – responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information
•    Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized
•    Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization
•    Critical Thinking – ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options
•    Work Ethics – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency
•    Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility 
•    Team – ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome
•    Emotional Intelligence – ability to not take issues personal, see the big picture in emotionally charged situations and respond in a mature, professional, composed manner
•    Self-Awareness – ability to reflect, understand limitations, and seek appropriate assistance and guidance
•    Judgment – exercises discretion and due diligence when making decisions and recommendations

Language Ability: 
•    Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
•    Adequate conversational English is required in order that the individual be able to take direction from management, understand how to complete job tasks, communicate adequately with patients and co-workers as necessary, understand and follow safety guidelines, and organizational policies

Reasoning Ability:  

•    Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, evidence-based practice to solve problems 
•    Able to assist others in developing clinical reasoning skills
Computer Skills: 
•    Competent in all computer applications as required by position
•    Must have the capacity to learn other relevant systems and databases, as needed

Additional Responsibilities:
•    Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times
•    Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
•    Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines.
•    Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
•    Demonstrates exceptional customer service and interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community

UofL Health Core Expectation:
At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:
•    Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
•    Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
•    Working together as a team to achieve our goals
•    Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
•    Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve 
•    Using our resources wisely
•    Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health