Nurse Clinical/Good Samaritan / ED

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky seeks a Nurse for their Emergency Department. This role involves delivering comprehensive patient care, ensuring high patient satisfaction, and collaborating with caregivers in a dynamic environment. Ideal for candidates holding an RN license and possessing excellent critical thinking and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license required.
• Basic computer navigation skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, continuous patient-centered care.
• Deliver direct patient care ensuring patient satisfaction.
• Train and delegate duties to Nursing Care Technicians.

Skills

Direct patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Organization

Delegation

Education

ADN

BSN

Job description

Job Title:

Nurse Clinical/Good Samaritan / ED

Requisition Number:

NR13663

Working Title:

Nurse Clinical/GS Emergency Department

Department Name:

H6130:Emergency Services

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Grade Level:

10

Salary Range:

$23.25-39.10/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 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.

Shift:

This positionrequires working a variety of shifts (Days/Eves/Nights/Swing) for 36 hours/ per week. Must be able to work a variety of shifts, mostly Night shifts , with weekends and holidays as needed per staffing needs.

Job Summary:

The Samaritan Emergency Department is part of the Emergency Service Line and is a community hospital ED. 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. Any high acuity patients will be transported to the Level I Trauma Center ED at Chandler.

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:

06/19/2025

Our University Community:

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.