Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/DIALSYIS

Job Title

Nurse Clinical/UKHC/ 7A DIALSYIS

NR14730

Nurse Clinical / UKHC / Dialysis

H3005: ACUTE DIALYSIS

Lexington, KY

10

$/hour

Staff

Full-Time

ADN

No experience required.

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.

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.

Must be able to work three, 12-hour, 7AM-7:30PM day shifts per week (36 hours per week). Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays.

The Acute Dialysis Unit services Adult/Pediatric patients throughout the Enterprise. 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.

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.

The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework 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, families, co‑workers, and physicians;

and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills. 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 provide 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.

No

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

03/01/2026

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