Nurse Clinical/PRN Progressive Care Pool/On-Call/UKHC

About the role

Progressive Care Per Diem pool will care for Progressive/Universal patients within the UK Healthcare Enterprise at both Samaritan and Chandler locations. Per diem pay is based on the number of shifts agreed to work—with highest pay provided for night shift / weekend coverage.

Responsibilities

• 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)
• Adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations
• Utilizing the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care

Requirements

• ADN required
• No experience required
• 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
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider valid for at least 6 months after employment date
• BSN preferred
• At least 18 months of Progressive Care RN experience preferred

Schedule

• 7PM – 730AM, some weekends and holidays required
• Level 2 or Level 4 Agreement only
• Level 2 agreement requires 144 hours/6week schedule
• Level 4 agreements require 216 hours/6week schedule

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently
• Ability to stand, walk and sit for long periods of time
• Conditions of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments

Skills

• 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
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills
• Highly motivated, proactive and confident in advocating for patients and their family members
• Ability to work in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians
• Exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently