Nurse Clinical/UKHC

UK Healthcare • Full-time • Greater Lexington Area, US • 1w ago

Posting Details

Job Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC

Requisition Number NR13657

Working Title RN/ 7P /6 Main at Good Samaritan Hospital

Department Name H6110:Acute Care

Work Location Lexington, Ky

Grade Level 10

Salary Range $23.25-39.10/hour

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

ADN

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit ( TWP ), Provisional License or active compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license that is in good standing and American Heart Association ( AHA ) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider valid for at least 6 months after employment date

Physical Requirements

The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift

Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week from 7pm until 7:30am; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.

Job Summary

Registered Nurses in the Orthopedic/General Surgery unit on 6 Main at Good Samaritan Hospital provide postoperative care for a variety of orthopedic, bariatric, plastic, and general surgery patients. Patients in the Orthopedic/General Surgery unit are generally stable, and most have been admitted for a short stay to recover from elective surgery. The unit is fast paced, teamwork oriented, and focused on exceptional patient care.

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered care which includes: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Furthermore, this environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swanson’s Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet; ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill. The candidate will be highly motivated, pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Deadline to Apply 03/19/2025

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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