Registered Nurse: Patient-Centered Care & Team Collaboration

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a registered nurse to provide total, patient-centered care, including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care. You will deliver direct patient care while ensuring patient satisfaction and training Nursing Care Technicians.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to improve outcomes and requires a valid Kentucky RN license (or compact state license) and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state RN license in good standing and AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider valid for at least 6 months after employment date.
• BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Responsibilities

• Assess, document, plan, implement, teach, develop and evaluate a comprehensive nursing plan of care.
• Deliver direct patient care.
• Ensure patient satisfaction.
• Train and delegate duties to Nursing Care Technicians.
• Adhere to University policies, procedures and applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to improve outcomes.

Skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Delegation

Education

BSN

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking a registered nurse to provide total, patient-centered care, including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care. You will deliver direct patient care while ensuring patient satisfaction and training Nursing Care Technicians.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to improve outcomes and requires a valid Kentucky RN license (or compact state license) and BLS certification.