Nurse Clinical/UKHC/Chandler ED/ Weekend Plan

UK HealthCare; United States; Sur place; USD 39 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Weekend Premium Pay Plan

Holiday coverage

Résumé du poste

University of Kentucky is seeking a Nurse Clinical for the Chandler Emergency Department in Lexington, KY. Weekend 12-hour shifts (Sat & Sun 11:00 AM–11:30 PM) with Weekend Premium Pay; holidays may be required.

ADN required with active RN license and BLS certification; no prior experience required. The role involves triage and delivery of comprehensive nursing care across multiple ED areas, with responsibilities spanning assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation to ensure patient

Qualifications

• ADN required for position.
• No experience required.
• Active Kentucky RN license and BLS certification required.

Responsabilités

• Provide total, comprehensive nursing care following a patient-centered plan.
• Deliver direct patient care and ensure patient satisfaction.
• Train and delegate duties to Nursing Care Technicians when needed.
• Adhere to hospital policies and regulatory requirements.

Connaissances

Maslow’s eight Basic Needs

Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns

Swanson’s Caring model

Direct patient care & teamwork

Formation

ADN

Description du poste

Posting Details

Job Title

Nurse Clinical/UKHC/Chandler ED/ Weekend Plan

Requisition Number

NR15370

Working Title

Nurse Clinical/11A S/S WEPP-CMC ED

Department Name

H3100:Emergency Services

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

10

Salary Range

$28.00-39.10/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

Must be able to work two twelve-hour shifts each weekend (Saturday & Sunday 11A-1130P) as part of the Weekend Premium Pay Plan; will also be required to work some holidays

Job Summary

The Chandler Emergency Department consists of 5 different areas where care is provided: 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. Critical care has 8 beds and patients in this area range from trauma patients who have been resuscitated in the trauma area and need continuing care to patients in need of intensive care unit treatment such as septic patients or those receiving vasoactive infusions. The UK Level I Trauma Center has 8 beds capable of caring for the most complex injured patients.

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

11/01/2026

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.