Nurse Clinical​/UKHC

Overview

Job Title: Nurse Clinical / UKHC

Requisition Number: NR14079

Working Title: RN/UK Chandler ED

Department Name: H3100:

Emergency Services

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 10

Salary Range: $/hour

Type Of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required

Education:

ADN

Required Related

Experience:

none

Required License/Registration/Certification: Active KY or compact state RN license in good standing plus American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider valid for at least 6 months from hire date.

Physical Requirements: Standing and lifting

Shift: Shifts start times are 7a, 11a, 3p or 7p. Shift time availability/preference will be discussed during the interview. Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts per week including weekends and holidays. No swing shifts or set schedules.

The Chandler Emergency Department consists of 5 different areas where care is provided: triage; chair centric and express care for low acuity patients that can be seen and discharged within 60 minutes; acute care area (16 beds) for common emergency complaints; critical care area (8 beds) for critically ill or post-resuscitation patients; and UK Level I Trauma Center with 8 beds for the most complex injuries.

Primary responsibilities: provide total, comprehensive, continuous and patient-centered care, including assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care; deliver direct patient care; ensure patient satisfaction; train and delegate duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistants); adhere to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations. Foster collaboration among nursing staff and physicians to improve communication and outcomes.

Utilize the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care to ensure patient satisfaction.

• Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
  Customer Service, Computer Skills, nursing processes / policies
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  
  No
• Preferred Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  ED experience with ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC preferred.

Final date to receive applications: 01/25/2026

Our University Community: We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows federal and state constitutions and all applicable nondiscrimination laws. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, 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.

Pre-employment: Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. Screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.