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    Registered Nurse, Staff, Home Health - Lexington, KY, United States - University of Kentucky

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    Description

    Job Title:
    Nurse Clinical/UKHC


    Requisition Number:
    NR12627


    Working Title:
    Nurse Clinical/Emergency Department

    Department Name:
    H3100:Emergency Services

    Work Location:
    Lexington, KY

    Grade Level: 10


    Salary Range:
    $ /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 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 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 – A VARIETY OF DAYS / EVES / NIGHTS.
    WILL ALSO BE REQUIRED TO WORK SOME WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS PER UNIT NEEDS.

    Job Summary:

    Registered Nurses in Adult Emergency Services at UK Chandler Hospital provide care for patients with illnesses from greater than 17 years of age and for injured patients from greater than 14 years of age.

    The Chandler Emergency Department consists of 5 different areas where care is provided:

    triage where the patient is seen to determine how to prioritize their care needs, chair centric and express care intended for low acuity patients that can be seen and discharged within 60 minutes, these patients usually have minor complaints like sore throat, an isolated extremity injury, or simple laceration.

    The acute care area is a 16 bed area where common emergency complaints like abdominal pain, stable chest pain, and mild to moderate shortness of air receive care.

    Critical care has 8 beds and patients in this area range from trauma patients who have been resuscitated in the trauma area and need continuing care to patients in need of intensive care unit treatment such as septic patients or those receiving vasoactive infusions.

    The UK Level I Trauma Center has 8 beds capable of caring for the most complex injured patients

    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.

    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.

    Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? : No

    Preferred Education/Experience:
    BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

    Deadline to Apply: 05/07/2024


    University Community of Inclusion:

    The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance.

    We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome.

    We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.

    In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

    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.

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