ESH Nurse Coord Clinical​/Amb​/UKHC

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.

• Job Title: ESH Nurse Coord Clinical/Amb/UKHC
• Working Title: Shift Coordinator
• Requisition Number: NR15147
• Department: H1030: ESH Nursing Administration and Support
• Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 11
• Salary Range: $/hour
• Type of Position: Staff
• Work Time Status: Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  BSN
• Preferred Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  4 years
• Required License/Registration/Certification: Registered Nurse (RN) plus national certification in area of specialty, ambulatory care nursing, or care coordination and transition management within 2 years
• 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; also required to work some weekends and holidays. 7p-730a
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.