Posted Jul 26, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 27, 2026
About this role
The Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) 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 Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) demonstrates competency caring for complex patients and participates on the care team to improve the quality of care in the clinical area.
Skills for this role
Direct patient careInitial assessmentMedication safetyPatient safetyCare plan evaluationCare plan implementationCare coordinationPatient advocacyEvidence-based practiceClinical outcome improvementPatient and family educationMultidisciplinary team collaboration
Certifications
BLSPALSACLS
Requirements
Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky
Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (required)
All new-hire Associate Degree Registered Nurses required to start an approved BSN program within one year of hire and complete within three years (required)
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing program (preferred)
All new RN graduates must participate in the Nurse Residency program and successfully complete all activities (required)
Two years of hospital patient care experience (preferred)
Current KY RN licensure or compact license with privileges to work in Kentucky (required)
Basic Life Saving (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (required)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) accredited by AHA (may be required for specific clinical areas)
Living in Louisville, KY
Louisville blends Southern charm with Midwestern practicality, offering nurses an affordable Ohio River city known for bourbon heritage, the Kentucky Derby, and a surprisingly vibrant arts scene. The Highlands and NuLu neighborhoods showcase local dining and nightlife, while the city's extensive park system provides easy outdoor access between shifts.
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