Nurse Clinical​/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Job Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC

Requisition Number: NR14691

Working Title: RN 7A Weekend Plan / Pav A 10.100 CV Progressive

Department Name: H7600: PAV A Medicine/Pulmonary

Work Location: Lexington, Ky

Grade Level: 10

Salary Range: $/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 in good standing and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment date.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, sit for long periods; potential exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift: Must work two 12‑hour shifts each week on Saturday and Sunday 7 a‑7 30 p as part of the Weekend Premium Pay Plan (WEPP).

Registered Nurses in the Adult Progressive Care Unit on Pav A 10.100 Chandler Hospital provide care for adult patients who are moderately stable, have complex needs, and require comprehensive care. Patient care includes frequent assessment of pulmonary, renal, cardiac, vascular, and neurological conditions. The unit offers a more intensive level of care and monitoring than telemetry and medical/surgical units. As part of this unit, the RN serves as an important component of the interdisciplinary progressive care team, monitoring the patient's physiologic condition, executing frequent treatments as ordered by the physician, and facilitating a safe transition from intensive care to acute care.

The primary responsibilities for this position include: providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient‑centered care; 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, procedures, and federal, state, and local regulations. The environment promotes collaboration among nursing staff and physicians to enhance communication and expected patient outcomes, utilizing the nursing process and a comprehensive patient‑centered plan of care.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework, and Swanson’s Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical‑thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills and internet proficiency; professional communication with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians; strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills; motivation, pro‑activity, confidence in patient advocacy, and a commitment to teamwork. Exceptional technical skills and proven ability to work independently and collaboratively are also required.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/

Experience:

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Final date to receive applications: 02/12/2026

We value the well‑being of each employee and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn, and live. The University follows federal and state laws on nondiscrimination and provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of operations. Any candidate may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen.

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