Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/UKHC​/CH

Job Overview

• Job Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC / UKHC / CH 6S/6W
• Location: Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 10
• Salary Range: $/hour
• Schedule Type: Full‑Time, Weekend Premium (24 hours / week, paid 32 hours / week)

The primary responsibilities include providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient‑centered care. This involves 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. The role supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to increase communication and enhance patient outcomes.

Must be able to work every Saturday and Sunday day shifts from 7 AM – 7:30 PM. Work 24 hours per week and receive pay for 32 hours per week. This is a weekend premium position.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50–100 pounds daily and 25–50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

• Education: ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)
• Licensure: Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License, or active compact state RN license in good standing.
• Certifications: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support valid for at least 6 months after employment date.

No experience required.

BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience preferred.

• 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 working knowledge of the internet.
• Effective communication with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and confident in patient advocacy.
• Team‑centric, open and honest communication with staff and physicians.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team.

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.