RN - Patient-Centered Clinical Care Expert

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

Job summary

University of Kentucky seeks a registered nurse to provide total, patient-centered care across a collaborative care team. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan, delivering direct patient care, and ensuring patient satisfaction.

The role requires an active KY RN license (or equivalent), BLS certification, and the ability to work with Nursing Care Technicians in a dynamic hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Active Kentucky RN license or equivalent
• Temporary Work Permit or Provisional License accepted
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider valid at least 6 months after employment
• BSN plus at least 1 year of RN experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care.
• Assess, document, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• Deliver direct patient care with emphasis on patient satisfaction.
• Train and delegate duties to Nursing Care Technicians.
• Adhere to University policies and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing staff to improve outcomes.

Skills

Maslow’s Needs

Gordon’s Health Patterns

Swanson’s Caring model

Direct patient care

Critical thinking

Computer literacy

Professional communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Delegation

Education

BSN

Job description

University of Kentucky seeks a registered nurse to provide total, patient-centered care across a collaborative care team. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan, delivering direct patient care, and ensuring patient satisfaction.

The role requires an active KY RN license (or equivalent), BLS certification, and the ability to work with Nursing Care Technicians in a dynamic hospital environment.