Nursing Career Mobility Program
UofL Health
Nursing Career Mobility Program
UofL Health
Regional academic health system with hospitals
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED WITHIN YOUR APPLICATION:
Program Application
1. What does being a nurse mean to you, and what inspired you to pursue a career in nursing?
2. Describe a significant personal, academic, or professional accomplishment. What strengths, skills, or qualities contributed to your success?
3. What challenges or barriers do you anticipate while completing nursing school?
4. What strategies, resources, or support systems will you use to overcome these challenges and remain successful?
5. How will participation in the Career Mobility Program support your educational goals and long-term career aspirations?
6. Describe any healthcare-related experiences, volunteer service, internships, leadership roles, or other experiences that have prepared you for a career in nursing.
Career Mobility Program (CMP) Admission Criteria
CMP Program Details
Career Mobility Timeline
• Performs clinical procedures in a competent manner, following appropriate policies and procedures, as delegated by a Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse. Performs the duties of a Patient Care Assistant and maintains PCA competencies.
1. Obtains blood and blood products from the blood bank. May assist in verifying blood prior to administration.
2. Assists with all aspects of Registered Nursing patient care under direct supervision.
3. Demonstrates knowledge related to age-appropriate behavior to assess the growth and development of the patient.
4. Provides for routine and procedural hygiene needs.
5. Assists in meeting patient's activity needs.
6. Obtains laboratory specimens as directed.
7. Assists/performs post-mortem care.
8. Provides emotional support to patients and families.
Communication
1. Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team.
2. Maintains complete patient confidentiality.
3. Reports changes in patient's condition or other pertinent data to the RN immediately.
Quality and Safety
1. Attends shift huddles and in services, as appropriate.
2. Demonstrates safe and proper use of equipment.
3. Uses personal protective equipment and complies with all universal precautions and bloodborne pathogens regulations.
4. Identifies and immediately reports any actual or potential hazard observed in the hospital environment.
5. Demonstrates knowledge of all safety and emergency codes
Professional Development
1. Dresses professionally and wears name badge at all times.
2. Performs AIDET before any patient and family interactions.
3. Actively participates in all Nurse Extern activities.
4. Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities critical to this role:
Planning and providing care for complex patients across the continuum of care.
• Language Ability: Must be able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Reasoning Ability: Able to critically think through complex patient situations, process improvements, and evidence-based practice.
• Computer Skills: Including, but not limited to, clinical documentation, email, and basic computer proficiency.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all times.
• 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.
At UofL Health, we expect all our employees to live the values of honesty, integrity and compassion and demonstrate these values in their interactions with others and as they deliver excellent patient care by:
• Honoring and caring for the dignity of all persons in mind, body, and spirit
• Ensuring the highest quality of care for those we serve
• Working together as a team to achieve our goals
• Improving continuously by listening, and asking for and responding to feedback
• Seeking new and better ways to meet the needs of those we serve
• Using our resources wisely
• Understanding how each of our roles contributes to the success of UofL Health
Regional academic health system with hospitals
UofL Health is a not-for-profit regional academic health system serving Louisville and surrounding areas with nine hospitals, four medical centers, specialty centers like Brown Cancer Center and Eye Institute, and over 250 physician practice locations with 1,200+ providers. It operates through an integrated network of hospitals, centers, and outpatient clinics that deliver patient-centered care and coordinate among physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other professionals. Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, the system conducts clinical trials and collaborates on research to develop new technologies and treatments, with access to care expanded through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. With more than 14,000 team members, its goal is to transform the health of the communities it serves by providing compassionate, high-quality care and access to advanced medical options.
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