"Nurse Clinical/UKHC/Good Samaritan / 11A WEPP"

Job Details

Job Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC/Good Samaritan / 11A WEPP

Requisition Number: NR14219

Working Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC / Good Samaritan /11A WEPP

Department Name: H6130:Emergency Services

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 EVERY SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 11AM – 1130PM. THIS IS A WEEKEND PREMIUM POSITION. WORK 24 HOURS EACH WEEK, GET PAID FOR 32 HOURS / WEEK.

Job Summary: 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: 09/21/2025