Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/Medicine​/Pulmonary

Posting Details

Job Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC/ 7P / Medicine / Pulmonary

Requisition Number NR14678

Working Title RN/Pulmonary Medicine Progressive / CH 7

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Department Name H7600: PAV A Medicine/Pulmonary

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 No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state RN license that is in good standing and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider 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; stand, walk, and sit for long periods; exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, or injury from patients/sharp instruments.

Shift Must work three night shifts – 7P-730AM, 36 hours per week; also required to work some weekend and holidays.

Final date to receive applications 03/02/2026

Registered Nurses in the Adult Medicine Services CH 7

MAIN Acute/Progressive Universal Care at UK Chandler Hospital provide care for adult patients who are moderately stable with fluctuating acuity, complex needs, and require comprehensive care. Patient care includes frequent assessment of pulmonary, renal, cardiac, vascular, and neurological conditions.

The Adult Internal and Pulmonary Medicine Services Floor provides a more intensive level of care and monitoring including progressive care, telemetry, and medical/surgical. As part of this unit, the RN is an important component of the interdisciplinary progressive care team, closely monitoring the patient’s physiologic condition, performing frequent treatments as ordered by the physician, and providing a safe transition from intensive care to progressive/acute care.

The primary responsibilities include providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient‑centered care: 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 (Nursing Assistant); and adhering to university policies, federal, state, and local regulations.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework, Swanson’s Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical‑thinking skills; basic computer navigation and internet skills; ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians; strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills; and a proactive, confident approach to patient advocacy. The candidate will enjoy working in a strong team environment and communicate openly with staff and physicians, possessing exceptional technical skills and the ability to work independently.

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

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