Medical Surgical

Nurse Clinical

Permanent role

Job Title:

Nurse Clinical/UKHC

Working Title:

RN/ 7A and or 7P / 5 Main Medical Surgical Unit / UK Good Samaritan Hospital

Department Name: H6110:

Acute Care

Work Location:

Lexington

Position Time Status:
Full-Time

Shift: Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week from 7am until 7:30pm and/or 7pm until 7:30am; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.

Relocation Offered: 51 - 500 $ 2, - 1000 $ 4,– 2000 $ 5,000.00 >2001 up to $10,000

Requirements:

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  ADN
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  at least one year of experience
• Required License/Registration/Certification:
  Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license that is in good standing and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider valid for at least 6 months after employment date

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.

Job Summary:

Registered Nurses in the Medical Surgical unit on 5 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).

Responsibilities:
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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslow's eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon's Functional Health Patterns Frame Work 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 and their families, co-workers and physicians;

and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill. 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 provides 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.