Nurse Clinical/UKHC/Good Samaritan ED

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Samaritan Emergency Department at the University of Kentucky seeks a skilled Registered Nurse to provide total, comprehensive, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment. You will assess, document, plan and implement nursing care while collaborating with a team of clinicians to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Preferred candidates hold a BSN and have at least one year of RN experience, with active Kentucky RN licensure and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Eligibility for Temporary Work Permit (TWP) or provisional license, or active compact state RN licensure in good standing.
• Pre-employment screenings may include background check and/or drug screen as mandated.

Responsibilities

• Provide total, comprehensive and patient-centered nursing care.
• Assess, document, plan and implement care and evaluate outcomes.
• Delegate duties to Nursing Care Technicians and supervise indirect care.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Direct patient care

Nursing documentation

Team collaboration

Professional communication

Education

BSN

Job description

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

Shifts start times are 7a, 11a, 3p or 7p. Shift time availability/preference will be discussed during the interview. Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week including weekends and holidays. No swing shifts or set schedules

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.

Preferred Education/Experience

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Deadline to Apply

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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your current licensure status.
  • None
  • Current KY RN License
  • Current compact state RN licensure
  • Current non-compact state RN licensure
  • New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
  • Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
• * Where did you first see this position advertised?
  • UK Jobs Website
  • Employee Referral
  • Print Advertisement
  • On-line Advertisement
  • Military Connection Advertisement
  • Job Fair
  • "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
  • Facebook
  • HospitalCareers.com
  • InsideHigherEd.com
  • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
  • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
  • InsightIntoDiversity.com
  • Latinosinhighered.com
  • Indeed.com
  • LinkedIn.com
  • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
  • None of the Above
• * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
  • New Graduate
  • Diploma
  • ADN
  • BSN
  • MSN
  • PhD or DNP

Required Documents

• Resume
• Curriculum Vita
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Curriculum Vita
• Cover Letter