Acute Care RN — 12-Hour Shifts, Collaborative Team

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a new graduate acute care nurse. You will apply the nursing process to care for and counsel patients, promote health, prevent illness, and support transitions of care within a collaborative healthcare team.

The role requires BSN, active RN licensure, and willingness to work three 12-hour shifts per week, with some weekends and holidays. This is a full-time staff position in the UK HealthCare Enterprise.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Maslow’s Basic Human Needs and Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Frame Work.
• Strong direct patient care and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in basic computer navigation and internet use.
• Professional, respectful communication with patients and staff.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply the nursing process in caring for and counseling patients.
• Promote health, prevent illness and injury, and support transitions of care.
• Coordinate and manage nursing care with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Skills

Maslow Needs

Gordon Patterns

Swanson Caring

Direct patient care

Education

BSN

Tools

Computer navigation

Internet use

Job description

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY is seeking a new graduate acute care nurse. You will apply the nursing process to care for and counsel patients, promote health, prevent illness, and support transitions of care within a collaborative healthcare team.

The role requires BSN, active RN licensure, and willingness to work three 12-hour shifts per week, with some weekends and holidays. This is a full-time staff position in the UK HealthCare Enterprise.