Nursing Jobs in Shepherdsville, KY

Responsibilities This is a WOW (Work on Weekends) position. Schedules for WOW employees include every weekend (Nights - Friday & Saturday, Days - Saturday & Sunday). Employees in designated WOW positions earn premium pay in addition to their competitive hourly rates and shift differential . The Assistant Nurse Manager is a professional nurse leader who has daily operational responsibility for a patient care area/department and focuses on safe effective patient and family centered care, customer satisfaction and quality outcomes. The Assistant Nurse Manager works collaboratively with the Nurse Manager to create and maintain a financially stable unit, and to promote self and staff development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by a Practice Governance framework. The Assistant Nurse Manager supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members and when assuming a direct care role has the responsibility to assess, develop, implement and evaluate plans of care. He/she applies his/her educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring/precepting staff. The Assistant Nurse Manager ensures that the Swanson Theory of Caring and patient/family centered care are the foundation for nursing practice and that staff at all levels are involved in allocation of resources, interdisciplinary activities and collaboration. Qualifications Required: One year as a Registered Nurse Associate Degree Registered Nurse (KY) Desired: Bachelor Degree Master Degree Doctorate Degree

RN

Full-time

1 month ago

RN, Float Team, 7p-7a

Norton Healthcare Jeffersonville, IN

Responsibilities Norton Clark is now fully integrated with Epic charting systems A professional nurse is an individual accountable for the care of a group of patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) focuses on safe effective patient and family centered care, customer satisfaction and quality outcomes. The RN is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit, promoting his/her own development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by a Practice Governance framework. The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members. Applying the caring processes of the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care, the RN has the responsibility to assess, develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care. The RN focuses on patient and family comforts, education and satisfaction. The RN applies his/her educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring/precepting staff. Discover a healthcare career designed with you in mind at Norton Healthcare. Whether you are an upcoming New Graduate RN pursuing an ADN or BSN or are an Experienced RN , the Norton Healthcare team will walk you through career opportunities and pathways. We invite you to learn more about what it means to be a part of the Norton Healthcare family through our interactive Zoom information sessions: For New Graduate RNs, click here to sign up for a zoom session. As an employee, you will have access to a variety of programs to enhance your experience and well-being, including learning and career growth opportunities, an employee wellness program, employee resource groups, and volunteer opportunities. You may be eligible for some of our programs: Tuition Assistance to aid with school costs. Relocation Assistance to help you make the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area your new home. Commuter Program for those who don’t need or want to move to start a great career. Encompass Program: Supports new graduate nurses during transition from the role of student to practicing nurse, helping them gain confidence and develop professional relationships in the process. Employee Referral Incentive to support your networking and help others join our team. Comprehensive Benefits to choose from to support your needs. Norton Clinical Agency to offer experienced nurses competitive hourly pay for taking assignments as needed across our organization. Retention Incentive Program : Designated Units may qualify for additional incentive payments. Apply to this job posting, email us at Recruitment@nortonhealthcare.org , or call us at 1-800-833-7975 for questions and next steps. Qualifications Required: Diploma or Associate Nursing Registered Nurse (IN)

RN

Full-time

1 month ago

RN, Float Team, 7p-7a

Norton King's Daughters' Health Jeffersonville, IN

Responsibilities Norton Clark is now fully integrated with Epic charting systems A professional nurse is an individual accountable for the care of a group of patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) focuses on safe effective patient and family centered care, customer satisfaction and quality outcomes. The RN is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit, promoting his/her own development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by a Practice Governance framework. The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members. Applying the caring processes of the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care, the RN has the responsibility to assess, develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care. The RN focuses on patient and family comforts, education and satisfaction. The RN applies his/her educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring/precepting staff. Discover a healthcare career designed with you in mind at Norton Healthcare. Whether you are an upcoming New Graduate RN pursuing an ADN or BSN or are an Experienced RN , the Norton Healthcare team will walk you through career opportunities and pathways. We invite you to learn more about what it means to be a part of the Norton Healthcare family through our interactive Zoom information sessions: For New Graduate RNs, click here to sign up for a zoom session. As an employee, you will have access to a variety of programs to enhance your experience and well-being, including learning and career growth opportunities, an employee wellness program, employee resource groups, and volunteer opportunities. You may be eligible for some of our programs: Tuition Assistance to aid with school costs. Relocation Assistance to help you make the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area your new home. Commuter Program for those who don’t need or want to move to start a great career. Encompass Program: Supports new graduate nurses during transition from the role of student to practicing nurse, helping them gain confidence and develop professional relationships in the process. Employee Referral Incentive to support your networking and help others join our team. Comprehensive Benefits to choose from to support your needs. Norton Clinical Agency to offer experienced nurses competitive hourly pay for taking assignments as needed across our organization. Retention Incentive Program : Designated Units may qualify for additional incentive payments. Apply to this job posting, email us at Recruitment@nortonhealthcare.org , or call us at 1-800-833-7975 for questions and next steps. Qualifications Required: Diploma or Associate Nursing Registered Nurse (IN)

LPN, OBGYN, Outpatient Center, 8a-5p

UofL Health Louisville, KY

Primary Location: UofL Phys Outpatient - ULP - AMG Address: 401 E. Chestnut St Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: First Shift (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: Position Summary and Purpose The LPN is responsible for providing patient care utilizing the nursing process. The nurse collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and ancillary staff, to provide effective, safe quality care. The LPN is a key member of a team, which promotes patients’ recovery and functional improvement. Essential Functions: • Demonstrates knowledge of nursing theory and practice within the scope of practice defined for LPN’s by the Kentucky Board of Nursing o Completes a comprehensive daily assessment on assigned patients as evidenced by daily shift report and documentation in the patient’s record o Prioritizes care based on nursing assessment of patient needs as evidenced by patient’s progress toward achievement of established goals o Reviews and revises patient care plans according to established policy and procedure o Delivers direct patient care based on physicians’ orders and nursing interventions established on patient care plan as evidenced by documentation in the patient’s record o Documents interventions and progress towards patient goals o Demonstrates knowledge of basic laboratory values by notifying nursing manager and/or physician of any abnormalities within shift of lab data; ensures critical lab results reported within 30 minutes o Administers and documents prescribed medications (scheduled/PRN) according to schedule and procedure o Demonstrates initiative in performance of nursing care by securing and implementing physicians’ orders and nursing orders without direct instructions of supervisor o Reviews and ensures implementation of all MD orders each shift • Assists in implementation of appropriate teaching program for individual patients o Assists in development, delivery and documentation of education to meet patient and/or family educational goals o Patient/PCG instructed on self-care, home medications and follow up care/appointments prior to discharge and appropriate documentation completed • Communicates effectively with other members of the interdisciplinary team o Reports patient information/status according to guidelines established in policy and procedure to nurse in charge of shift report as indicated by no more than two (2) reported incidents of failure to follow shift guidelines o Reports patient information/status to immediate supervisor as patient condition changes as indicated by no reported incidents of supervisors not being aware of changes in patient medical status o Communicates directly with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members regarding changes in patient’s condition, inappropriate patient response to nursing interventions, progress toward achievement of short-and long-term goals, and cancellation of therapy, and other data as indicated by action taken to meet changing patient needs and lack of team members’ complaints o Communicates patient information/status for inter-disciplinary chart rounds according to established policy and procedure with no more than two (2) omissions of completing chart round documentation o Provides positive, supportive communication to patient family and hospital personnel as demonstrated by supervisor’s observations and no documented complaints o Identifies and escalates issues to appropriate person if issue not addressed/addressed in a timely manner • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including the knowledge and skill required to evaluate the appropriateness of medication therapy in geriatric, adolescents, adults, documented by participation in continuing education programs; LPN’s assigned to the pediatric unit will demonstrate skills in caring for pediatric patients of all ages o Demonstrates knowledge related to the age appropriate medication doses for adolescents, adults and geriatrics; LPN’s assigned to the pediatric unit will demonstrate knowledge of medication doses for pediatric patients of all ages and will demonstrate knowledge of how to calculate dose and appropriate dosage forms available to treat pediatric patients o Identifies drugs requiring dosage adjustments in geriatric patients; Calculates dosage reductions based on kidney function (CrCl) when appropriate Shift Requirements: Shift Length (in hours): 8 to 12 hour shifts # Shifts/Week: 3-4 Shifts/Week (36-40 hours per week for full-time employee) Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☒ Sometimes ☐ Often ☐ n/a (exempt position) Other Functions • Completes special projects as assigned according to established time frames • Maintains patient care areas in a neat and clean manner according to shift assignment and established policy and procedure • Labels patient supplies according to policy and procedure as evidenced by no omissions of supplies being dated and labeled with patient name and room number • Ensures that equipment is properly functioning prior to and during patient use as demonstrated by no use of malfunctioning equipment with patient and no omission of completing maintenance requests • Follows universal precautions for all patients as evidenced by compliance at all times to facility infection control policies • Plans for patient safety, utilizing safety standards as evidenced at all time with safety procedures in the safety manual • Contributes to performance improvement activities as requested to improve patient outcomes and achieve performance metrics • Wears name tag and locator badge at all times • Attends and participates in scheduled shift meetings 80% of the time when on duty and reads and initials all meeting minutes • Contributes knowledge of current nursing literature and practice by in clinical situations • Establishes and meets annual individual goals which are developed to achieve individual professional growth • Demonstrates a commitment to quality in evidenced by successfully completing annual competencies within defined timelines • Maintains compliance with employee health requirements • Successfully completes all mandatory modules/in-services annually • Provides evidence of completion of educational programs to the Education Department • 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 Additional Job Description: Education: • Completion of an LPN program at an accredited school of nursing (required) Experience: • Prior acute care or rehab experience (preferred) Licensure: • Current license to practice as an LPN in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (required) Certification: • CPR/BLS required upon Hire (American Heart Association) (required)

Student Nurse

Full-time

1 month ago

Primary Location: University Hospital - UMC Address: 530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202 Shift: Nights 7P - 7A (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 charge nurse assists the Clinical Manager and/or Nursing Director with the management of the unit including participating in employee evaluation, staffing and scheduling, patient and preceptor assignments, oversight of resource utilization, and initiating and overseeing quality improvement activities. The charge nurse acts as a resource and provides information/education to unit staff. The charge nurse is involved in service recovery, promoting customer service to both internal and external customers. The charge nurse is a role model and proponent of the professional nurse as exemplified by their presence on the unit, participation in nursing department initiatives such as the acquisition of Magnet Certification, and organizational committee meetings. Essential Functions: Participates in assessing and cost-effectively meeting staffing needs and resource utilization within the budget of the department of the unit; confers with unit nursing leadership when making preceptor/nurse assignments; assigns patients and tasks according to staff expertise and patient acuity and assumes responsibility for functioning of the unit on a shift-to-shift basis Serves as a role model for staff regarding customer relations, monitors unit customer service and intervenes as necessary; rounds on internal and external customers based on unit requirements Participates in employee evaluations, counsels and coaches employees when necessary, and implements disciplinary process according to policy including time and attendance issues; remains knowledgeable of regulatory standards and ensures staff are maintaining and adhering to all department and facility policies; maintains anecdotal documentation. Participates in the review and investigation of occurrence reports; intervenes and develops action plans for actual events and near misses and shares the results with staff Acts as a clinical resource and may assist with education and may dispense education for staff as needed.; may be responsible for interviewing, scheduling, expediting patient flow, promoting efficiency within the unit and management of productivity Shift Requirements: Shift Length (in hours): 12 Hours # Shifts/Week: 3 Overtime Required: ☐ Infrequently ☐ Sometimes ☐ Often ☐ n/a (exempt position) Other Functions: Identifies personal goals and actions to meet the unit and organizational goals Efficiently and effectively monitors supply use to meet patient needs Collaborates and contributes to revision of policies and procedures Participates in quality improvement by identifying, in collaboration with nurse managers, two to three (2-3) quality improvement initiatives annually; may be responsible for meeting unit audit requirements. Participates in an annual charge nurse competency Maintains open communication with all health care team members, nursing leadership, and medical staff, especially with Nursing Director, Unit Managers and other Charge Nurses Conducts or participates is unit meetings, committee meetings, and facilitates active participation of staff members 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 Additional Job Description: Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited/approved school of nursing (required) Credentials in specialty area (preferred) Experience: Two (2) years of patient care experience in specialty area (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) (preferred) Note: additional, specialized certifications may be required or preferred based on unit