Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/CHANDLER MAIN

Overview

Job Title:

Nurse Clinical/UKHC / CHANDLER 8 MAIN

Requisition Number NR14731

Working Title:

RN/ 7P WEPP/ Chandler 8 Main
Department Name: H3000:

Acute Care

Work Location:

Lexington, KY
Type of Position:
Staff
Position Time Status:
Full-Time
Required

Education:

ADN

• Provide total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care for Adult Medicine Services patients who are moderately stable with fluctuating acuity and complex needs.
• Assess, document, plan, implement, teach, develop, and evaluate a comprehensive nursing care plan.
• Deliver direct patient care and 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.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to improve communication and enhance patient outcomes.
• Utilize the nursing process within a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care to ensure patient satisfaction.

• Required
  
  Education:
  
  ADN.
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  No experience required.
• License/Registration/Certification:
  Active Kentucky RN license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state RN license in good standing;
  American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers valid for at least 6 months after employment date.
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently; ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods; potential exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from sharp instruments.
• Preferred Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience preferred.
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No.

Must be able to work two 12-hour shifts every weekend (Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday), from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, work 24 hours, and receive pay and benefits as part of the Weekend Premium Plan (WEPP). May be required to work some holidays.

02/23/2026

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