Nurse Clinical/On-Call/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Lexington seeks an On-Call Nurse for the Neonatal ICU. The role emphasizes patient-centered care in a supportive team environment. Candidates must have an active Kentucky RN license and AHA Basic Life Support certification. Experience is preferred. Join us in providing critical care to newborns while contributing to a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license or equivalent is required.
• Must have AHA Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months post-employment.
• Preferred one year of RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill newborns in NICU.
• Collaborate with physicians to enhance patient outcomes.
• Utilize nursing process for patient-centered care.

Skills

Direct patient care

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

ADN

BSN

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Nurse Clinical/On-Call/UKHC

Requisition Number: NR12821

Working Title: RN ON CALL/NEONATAL ICU/Kentucky Children's Hospital

Department Name: H3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Svcs

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 10

Salary Range: $23.25-39.10/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: On Call

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 RN license 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.

Shift: On-call; MUST BE ABLE TO WORK A MINIMUM OF 36 HOUR PER MONTH from varying shifts/days, may be required to work some weekends and or holidays.

Responsibilities

Registered Nurses in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU or 3Neo) at Kentucky Children’s Hospital provide care for critically ill newborns that require close observation and an intermediate level of specialized care.

• Provide 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.
• Collaborate with the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes.
• Utilize the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework; 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 with patients, families, co-workers and physicians
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills
• Motivated, pro-active and able to advocate for patients and families
• Enjoy working in a strong team environment with open, honest communication
• Ability to work both in a team and independently with exceptional technical skills

Qualifications

• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Deadline to Apply

09/30/2025

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.