Nurse Clinical/UKHC/ CH 5MAIN / 7P WEPP

Requisition NR15344 · Department H3000: Acute Care · Grade 10 · Staff, Full‑Time · Lexington, KY

About the role

Registered Nurses in the Chandler 5 Main Acute Care unit at UK Chandler Hospital provide care to adult patients with a wide range of medical/surgical conditions. The unit delivers acute, comprehensive inpatient care for patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases and surgical complications. As part of this unit, the RN serves as an important component of the medical team responsible for diagnosis and treatment of multiple medical and surgical disease complications. The environment supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes through utilization of the nursing process and a comprehensive patient‑centered plan of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient‑centered care
• Assess, document, plan, implement, teach, develop, and evaluate a comprehensive nursing plan of care
• Deliver direct patient care
• Ensure patient satisfaction
• Train and delegate duties to Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistants)
• Adhere to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations
• Utilize the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient‑centered plan of care
• Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to increase communication and enhance patient outcomes

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• No prior RN experience required
• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License, or active compact state 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• At least 1 year of RN experience preferred

Skills

• 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 professionally and respectfully with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills
• Highly motivated, proactive, and confident in advocating for patients and family members
• Enjoys working in a strong team environment with open, honest communication
• Exceptional technical skills
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Pay

$28.00–$39.10 per hour

Schedule

Two 12‑hour night shifts (7:00 pm–7:30 am) every Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday — 24 hours worked per week, paid for 36 hours per week as part of the Weekend Premium Position (WEPP).

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. Work conditions may involve exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and risk of injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.