Nurse Clinical​/UKHC​/CHANDLER MAIN

Posting Details

Job Title:

Nurse Clinical/UKHC / 7P / CHANDLER 8 MAIN

Requisition Number NR14773

Working Title:

Nurse Clinical/UKHC / CHANDLER 8 MAIN / 7P
Department Name H3000:
Acute Care

Work Location:

Lexington, KY
Grade Level 10
Salary Range: $ /hour
Type of Position:
Staff Position (Full-Time)

ADN

No experience required.

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

The essential functions include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk and sit for long periods of time; and may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Must be able to work three 12-hour night shifts, 7PM-7:30AM, 36 hours per week; also required to work weekends and holidays.

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; and adhering to University policies and regulations as well as federal, state and local regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within 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 be highly motivated, proactive, and confident in advocating for patients and their families.

No

BSN + at least 1 year RN experience

03/15/2026

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources, including a national background check and/or drug screen.