Nurse Clinical​/PRN Progressive Pool​/On-Call​/UKHC

Nurse Clinical/PRN Progressive Pool/On-Call/UKHC

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Job Title: Nurse Clinical/PRN Progressive Pool/On-Call/UKHC
Requisition Number: NR13966
Working Title: Nurse Clinical/PRN Progressive Pool/On-Call/UKHC
Department Name: H3270:

Nursing Practice and Support Services
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 10
Salary Range: $/hour
Type of Position: Staff Position
Time Status: On Call
On Call Required

Education:

ADN

No experience required.

Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state Registered oblivion Nurse (RN) license in good standing, and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment date.

The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull between 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time. Work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from patients or sharp instruments.

7PM – 7:30AM and/or 7AM-7:30PM, with some weekends, holidays and calls may be required. Depending on Level, must work a minimum of 96 to 216 hours in a 6‑week period.

Progressive Care Per Diem pool will care for Progressive/Universal patients within the UK Healthcare Enterprise at both Samaritan and Chandler locations. Per diem pay is based on the number of shifts agreed to work—with highest pay provided for night shift / weekend coverage. The primary responsibilities consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient–centered care including 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; and adhering to University policies and federal, state, and local regulations. This environment supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to enhance communication and patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns framework, and Swanson’s Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation skills; ability to communicate professionally; strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills; motivation and proactive advocacy; teamwork in both independent and collaborative settings.

BSN + at least 18 months progressive care RN experience preferred.

01/18/2026

Entry level

Full‑time

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