RN, Surgical Services/Procedural (Cath Lab, CVOR, Endo, EP Lab, IR, OR, Pre-Op, PACU), UofL Health, All Locations and Shifts

530 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40202

About the Role

At UofL Health, we have diverse RN opportunities within our procedural and surgical services departments. We are looking for RNs in the following departments:

• Cath Lab (Jewish, Mary and Elizabeth, South Hospitals)
• CVOR (Jewish Hospital)
• Endoscopy
• EP Lab (Jewish Hospital)
• Interventional Radiology
• Main OR
• Outpatient Surgery
• Pre-Op
• PACU

The Registered Nurse is a competent nurse that will deliver nursing care to patients of varying age groups by utilizing the nursing process and nursing practice standards. The Registered Nurse demonstrates competency caring for complex patients and participates on the care team to improve the quality of care in the clinical area. The Registered Nurse 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;
• Practice Outcomes Competencies to evaluate care based on evidence, the UofL Health quality model, and patient safety goals.

About the Hospitals

Jewish Hospital

UofL Health – Jewish Hospital opened in 1905 with a mission to provide all patients with the highest quality care and a strong emphasis on research and education. Located in the heart of the downtown medical campus, Jewish Hospital is a 462-bed, internationally renowned, comprehensive, quaternary medical center specializing in heart care, neurosciences, orthopedics, and surgical care. It is ranked as “High Performing” by U.S. News & World Report in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Heart Bypass Surgery, Heart Failure, and Pacemaker Implantation. Jewish Hospital is Kentucky’s first hospital designated as a federally approved center for five solid organ transplants: heart, lung, liver, kidney, and pancreas.

Mary and Elizabeth Hospital

UofL Health – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is a 298-bed, full-service hospital serving south Louisville since 1874. It offers vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative, and 24/7 emergency services, including 24/7 STEMI service. The hospital is home to UofL Health – Weight Loss Care, the region’s only weight-loss management program utilizing the Lap-Band® System and the Orbera® gastric balloon procedure. It is recognized as a Blue Distinction® Center for bariatric surgery.

Medical Center East

UofL Health – Medical Center East is an ambulatory surgery center featuring 40 private patient suites. It provides standard-setting outpatient care, accommodating procedures in ENT, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Plastic Surgery, and Urology. Patients may remain up to 23 hours from admission.

Shelbyville Hospital

Shelbyville Hospital offers a full array of surgical procedures with a commitment to high-quality, personalized care. Outpatient surgical suites are designed for patient comfort and privacy. Surgical procedures include ENT, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Pulmonology, Urology, and Vascular Surgery. The hospital consistently receives patient satisfaction scores above national averages.

South Hospital

UofL Health – South Hospital is a modern, spacious facility with inpatient rooms, enhanced emergency capabilities, surgical and outpatient services, and intensive care. It features a Cardiac catheterization lab with 24/7 STEMI network, a Vascular lab, and six operating rooms.

UofL Hospital

The Surgical Services Department at UofL Hospital provides inpatient and outpatient surgery, endoscopy, pain management, interventional nephrology, and infusion services. Surgical specialties include general surgery, colorectal, plastics, urology, vascular, thoracic, surgical oncology, trauma, OB-GYN, gynecologic oncology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, ENT, oral maxillofacial, hand surgery, and podiatry. Endoscopy specialties include gastroenterology, general surgery, colorectal surgery, and pulmonology. UofL Hospital has 22 operating rooms, including four with da Vinci® Robot integration, and completes over 12,000 procedures annually.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (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 it within three (3) years (required at UofL Hospital only)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (preferred)
• 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)

Qualifications

• Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required)
• Basic Life Saving (BLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (required)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) (may be required for specific clinical areas)