We are Hiring an RN, Discharge Planner, UofL Hospital, NICU, 7a-7p at University Hospital - UMC!

Primary Location:

University Hospital - UMC

Address

530 South Jackson Street Louisville, KY 40202

Shift

Days 7A - 7P (United States of America)

Job Description Summary

The Registered Clinical Nurse-NICU Discharge Planner is a competent registered nurse in this institution and will deliver nursing care to neonates by utilizing the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The Registered Clinical Nurse-NICU Discharge Planner use 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 ULH quality model, and patient safety goals.

The Registered Clinical Nurse-NICU Discharge Planner demonstrates competency caring for complex patients and participates on the Care Team to improve the quality of care in the clinical area.

Job Description

Conducts 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. Proactively uses safety surveillance to prevent adverse outcomes.

Independently administers medications per licensure authority, assesses and reassesses the effects of these medications, and documents 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, plans care using current scientific knowledge, theory, and care standards within the nursing interventions and outcomes framework and national patient safety goals. Constructs individualized, age specific plans for optimal patient and family outcomes, as appropriate to the practice setting. Incorporates 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, identifies and prioritizes 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.

Implements nursing care interventions to meet patient and family center health care needs. Demonstrates competent skills, appropriate clinical judgments and chain of command to promote patient safety and reach planned care goals and outcomes.

Competently and consistently assesses, conducts and evaluates 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.

Evaluates care by performing regular and systematic reviews of patient /family responses to interventions; revises the multi-disciplinary plan of care in collaboration with other care Team members to promote desired outcomes. Recognizes care variances and takes steps to prevent or intervene with potential or real adverse events to promote safe care.

Serves as an advocate for the patient and family, demonstrates respect for their rights, responsibilities, and sensitivity to their preferences. Prepares the patient and family for discharge; obtains feedback to promote positive patient satisfaction outcomes.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

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.

Works collaboratively, with appropriate monitoring and delegation, with unlicensed, assertive healthcare providers, per regulatory and legal requirements, to assure safe patient care delivery.

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.

May act in the role of relief Charge Nurse when the unit need arises.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE COMPETENCIES

Maintains professional competency through continuing education, licensure and professional activities; demonstrates valuing life-long learning. Will maintain competencies in areas of PCU.

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.

PRACTICE OUTCOMES

Provides competent care based on knowledge of nursing research, evidence-based practice and performance improvement.

Participates in evidence-based practice activities, such as journal clubs. Discusses outcomes of care with colleagues, demonstrating knowledge of care indicators. Takes steps to improve care delivery by self and team. Competent with compliance, regulatory and accreditation standards.

Evaluates patient and family care in relation to scientific knowledge, identifying and participating in improvement using hospital quality control model.

Other Position Accountabilities

Fully competent in all computer applications as required by position.

Performs duties in a cost-effective manner, striving to avoid wasting hospital resources without jeopardizing quality of care and service.

Responsible for knowing and demonstrating National Patient Safety standards. Participates in department-based activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment.

This position requires the employee to be responsible for the assessment, treatment, and care of patients of certain age categories, as appropriate to assigned patient populations.

Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with JCAHO accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct.

Participates in Magnet activities. Active participant in the Family Center Care model.

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills of personnel so classified.
  
  

III. University of Louisville Hospital Core Expectations

Collaboration & Teamwork: works cooperatively and collaboratively with others toward the accomplishment of shared goals.

Valuing Diversity: recognizing and embracing the unique talents and contributions of others.

Service 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. Accepts responsibility for actions and results.

Organizational Alignment: ability to align people, processes and organizational structure with UMC’s strategic direction.

Developing Others: views people, their knowledge and capabilities as assets and provides opportunities that allow employees to continuously learn and develop.

Communication: practices attentive and active listening and can restate opinions of others; communicates 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. Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others.

Additional Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
• Integrity: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
• Excellence: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
• 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.
• Connect NICU families with community resources
• Perform Car seat testing
• Provide discharge education to NICU families
• Perform discharge follow-up phone calls 24-48 hours after discharge from the NICU
• Ensure KY Child documentation is complete prior to discharge
• Work closely with Social Services to determine discharge needs
• Assist families with scheduling first (post discharge) Pediatrician appointment
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Language Ability

Skills, Knowledge or Abilities critical to this role:

Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to break down problems or tasks; scanning one’s own knowledge and experience to identify causes and consequences of events

Computer Skills

Demonstrated computer management skills. Considerable knowledge of computer applications.

Additional Job Description

Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred): BSN preferred. A minimum of an Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program is preferred. All new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses (new graduate and experienced) are required to start an approved BSN program within one year of hire and complete an approved BSN program within three years of hire.

Experienced BSN and ADN candidates: KY RN license required. Current AHA certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). Specific clinical areas may require additional experience or certificates such as ACLS, PALS or others as identified.

Current AHA certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). All new BSN graduates will participate in the Nurse Residency program and successfully complete all activities as required.

Current NRP Provider

Current STABLE Provider

Experience (required and preferred): Candidates with minimum two years of hospital patient care experience preferred.

Recent Level III or IV NICU experience

Work Environment/Job Activities

TRAVEL

DEGREE OF FREQUENCY

Local

High-over 60%

Moderate-31-60%

Light-0-30%

N/A

National

High-over 60%

Moderate-31-60%

Light-0-30%

N/A

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES/EQUIPMENT USAGE

(Please note the percentage of time the activity or equipment is used as part of the job.

Activities

HIGH

Over 60%

MODERATE

31-60%

LIGHT

0-30%

NONE

0%

Sitting

Standing

Bending

Walking

Driving

Dexterity

Vision

Hearing

Lifting (20 lbs.)

Repetitive Motions

Equipment

Computer

Telephone

FAX

Scanner

Copier

Other physical activity or equipment usage if moderate or high (please explain):

Disclaimers

• Critical features of this job are listed above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
  
  

Acknowledgement

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