Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/CH MAIN

Posting Details

• Job Title:
  
  Nurse Clinical/UKHC / CH 8 MAIN / 7P
• Requisition Number: NR15115
• Working Title:
  
  RN/7P/Chandler 8 Main
• Department Name: H3000:
  
  Acute Care
• Work Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 10
• Salary Range: $ per hour
• Position Type:
  Staff Position, Time Status:
  Full-Time

ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing)

No experience required.

• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Temporary Work Permit (TWP)
• Provisional License
• Active compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider 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 NIGHT shifts, 7PM-7:30AM, 36 hours per week. Must work some weekends and holidays as required per unit needs / schedule.

Registered Nurses in the Chandler 8 Main at UK Chandler Hospital provide care for Adult Medicine Services patients who are moderately stable, with fluctuating patient acuity, have complex needs and require comprehensive care. Patient care will include frequent assessment of pulmonary, renal, cardiac, vascular and neurological conditions.

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.

• Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework
• Knowledge of 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
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill
• Highly motivated, proactive, and confident in advocating for patients and their family members
• Enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians
• Exceptional technical skills and proven ability to work in a team as well as independently

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

06/11/2026

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