Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/GS MAIN

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical Unit (GS 5 MAIN / 7P)

UK Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, KY

Registered Nurses in the Medical Surgical unit on 5 Main at UK Good Samaritan Hospital provide comprehensive, patient‑centered care to adults with a range of medical and surgical needs, including diabetes, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, wound care, and pre‑ and post‑operative patients.

• Assess, document, plan, implement, educate, develop, and evaluate comprehensive nursing plans of care.
• Deliver direct patient care and ensure patient satisfaction.
• Train and delegate duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant).
• Adhere to University policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to enhance communication and improve patient outcomes.

Must work three 12‑hour night shifts per week (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM) and may be required to work weekends and holidays.

Lifting or carrying up to 100 pounds on a daily basis and 50–75 pounds frequently; standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods; exposure to communicable diseases and potential hazards such as radiation; handling sharp instruments safely.

• Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), provisional license, or an active compact state RN license in good standing.
• Valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification (valid for at least 6 months from employment date).

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred along with at least one year of RN experience.
• Knowledge of Maslow’s Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns, and Swanson’s Caring model.
• Proficient computer navigation skills and familiarity with internet resources.
• Strong communication, professionalism, organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, confident in patient advocacy, and collaborative team member.

University of Kentucky is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or socioeconomic status.

December 29, 2025