Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/GS MAIN

Working Title RN/ 7A / 6 Main Medical Surgical Unit / UK Good Samaritan Hospital

Department Name: H6110:
Acute Care

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 10

Salary: $/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 and sit for long periods. May be exposed to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift: Must work three, 12‑hour DAY shifts per week from 7:00 AM until 7:30 PM; also required to work some weekends and holidays.

Registered Nurses in the Medical Surgical unit on 6 Main at UK Good Samaritan Hospital provide care to adults with a variety of medical surgical needs. Patient conditions include diabetes, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, wound care, and surgical cases (both pre‑ and post‑operation).

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.

The environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes, including utilization of the nursing process with a patient‑centered plan of care.

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 professionally and respectfully 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 families, enjoy working in a strong team environment, and provide open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience preferred.

07/23/2026

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