Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/DIALSYIS

Overview

University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title
  :
  Nurse Clinical/UKHC/7A Dialysis
• Requisition Number
  : NR14675
• Working Title
  :
  Nurse Clinical / UKHC / Dialysis
• Department Name
  : H3005: ACUTE DIALYSIS
• 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 in good standing and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers valid for at least 6 months after employment date
• Physical Requirements
  :
  The essential functions for this position include the 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; exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and potential injury from sharp instruments.
• Shift
  :
  Must be able to work three, 12-hour, 7AM-7:30PM DAY shifts per week / 36 HRS PER WEEK; some weekends and holidays may be required.
• Final date to receive applications
  : 03/15/2026

Job Summary

The Acute Dialysis Unit services Adult/Pediatric patients throughout the Enterprise. The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient-centered care which includes: 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 Assistants); and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

This environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes. This includes utilization of the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Maslow's eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon's Functional Health Patterns Framework as well as Swanson's Caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer navigation and internet skills; ability to communicate professionally with patients, families, co-workers and physicians; strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills; motivated, proactive, and confident in advocating for patients and families;

able to work in a strong team environment and independently.

Supervisory Responsibilities
:
No

• Preferred Education/Experience
  : BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience (PREFERRED)

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 as well as applicable laws on nondiscrimination. 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 socio-economic status.

Candidates may be required to pass pre-employment screenings (e.g., national background check, drug screen).