Nurse Clinical/UKHC/Chandler ED/Weekend Plan

UK HealthCare; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chandler Emergency Department at University of Kentucky is seeking a Nurse Clin ical/7P F/S WEPP - CMC ED to join the weekend plan. The role involves care across triage, express, acute and critical care areas within a Level I Trauma Center, delivering patient-centered care with a multidisciplinary team.

Requires ADN and KY RN license with active BLS, ability to work two twelve-hour weekend shifts (Fri & Sat 7p–7:30a) and some holidays.

Qualifications

• ADN required; no experience required.
• Active KY RN license and AHA BLS required.
• Must be able to lift 50-100 pounds daily.

Responsibilities

• Provide total, comprehensive, continuous and patient-centered nursing care.
• Deliver direct patient care; document and update nursing plans of care.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Mentor and delegate duties to Nursing Care Technicians as appropriate.

Skills

Maslow's Needs

Gordon Patterns

Swanson Caring

Direct patient care

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Delegation

Education

ADN

BSN

Job description

Posting Details

• Job Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC/Chandler ED/Weekend Plan
• Requisition Number NR15337
• Working Title Nurse Clinical/7P F/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 (Friday & Saturday) from 7p-730a 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

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