Overview

UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is a 298-bed, full-service hospital which has served generations of patients in south Louisville. Originally founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in 1874, the hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services including 24/7 STEMI service.

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for delivering the highest quality patient care according to the specific orders of each patient’s individual physician. This will involve, utilizing your knowledge and skills to educate patients and their families on prevention and healthy habits.Additional responsibilities for this health care role include:

• Monitoring patients’ conditions and assessing their needs
• Collaborating with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Administering patients’ medications and providing treatments according to physicians’ orders
• Fostering a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families

Qualifications

Education:• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is (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