RN - Patient-Centered Care (As Needed, 36H/mo)

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking an RN for on-site care at UK HealthCare in Lexington. The role involves comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care, including assessment, planning, and evaluation within a collaborative team. Must hold an active KY RN license, with AHA BLS certification; several prerequisites apply.

Preferred BSN and at least 1 year of RN experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to policies and regulations across departments.

Qualifications

• Understanding Maslow’s Basic Needs and priority in functional patterns.
• Familiar with Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns and Swanson’s Caring model.
• Strong direct patient care, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care and develop a care plan.
• Deliver direct patient care and ensure patient satisfaction.
• Supervise and delegate to Nursing Care Technicians as needed.

Skills

Maslow's Needs

Gordon's Patterns

Swanson's Caring

Direct patient care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

BSN

Job description

The University of Kentucky is seeking an RN for on-site care at UK HealthCare in Lexington. The role involves comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care, including assessment, planning, and evaluation within a collaborative team. Must hold an active KY RN license, with AHA BLS certification; several prerequisites apply.

Preferred BSN and at least 1 year of RN experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and adherence to policies and regulations across departments.