Nurse Clinical/UKHC / PERIOPERATIVE CAS OR INTERNSHIP

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perioperative Nurse internship at UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY provides a six-month on-the-job training to perform limited scrub duties and extensive circulation duties in perioperative services. New graduate RNs are encouraged to apply; a minimum 18-month commitment is required after completion.

Registered Nurses in the CAS Operating Room support a wide range of specialty areas and collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure safe, patient-centered perioperative care for pediatric to

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license and BLS for Healthcare Provider valid for at least 6 months after employment date.
• ADN degree required; no prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide total, comprehensive, continuous and patient-centered nursing care.
• Assess, document, plan, implement and evaluate a nursing care plan.
• Deliver direct patient care and ensure patient satisfaction.
• Train and delegate duties for Nursing Care Technicians.
• Adhere to policies and federal, state and local regulations; collaborate with staff and physicians.

Skills

Direct patient care

Critical thinking

Professional communication

Teamwork

Delegation

Organization

Education

ADN

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC / PERIOPERATIVE CAS OR INTERNSHIP

Requisition Number NR15046

Working Title RN/PERIOPERATIVE INTERNSHIP/UK Center for Advanced Surgery

Department Name H3140:Center for Advanced Surgery

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 7:00 am – 3:30pm working a 1.0 fte throughout the internship. Will be assigned available shift based on department needs upon completion of internship.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Deadline to Apply 11/17/2026

Job Summary

The Perioperative Nurse internship is a six-month on the job training to perform limited scrub duties and extensive circulation duties in perioperative services. Previous RN experience excluding the OR is preferred, but new graduate RN’s are also encouraged to apply. Must agree to work a minimum of 18 months following completion of the perioperative internship. Hours of employment may be on any shift and on any day of the week.

Registered Nurses in the Center for Advanced Surgery ( CAS ) Operating Room (OR) at UK Chandler Hospital provide operating room care to pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. The Center for Advanced Surgery focuses on providing safe and efficient outpatient surgical care and treats patients in a variety of specialty areas including: ophthalmology; sports medicine and orthopedics; otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat); oral and maxillofacial; pain management; dental; as well as plastic, pediatric and general surgery.

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.

Our University Community

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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.