Clinical Facilitator-Theatre

Posting Details

Job Title:

Nurse Clinical/UKHC

Requisition Number: NR14354

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

ADN

No experience required.

Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state Registered Nurse (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.

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

Shifts start times are 7a, 11a, 3p or 7p. Shift time availability/preference will be discussed during 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 where the patient is seen to determine how to prioritize their care needs, chair centric and express care intended for low acuity patients that can be seen and discharged within 60 minutes, these patients usually have minor complaints like sore throat, an isolated extremity injury, or simple laceration.

The acute care area is a 16 bed area where common emergency complaints like abdominal pain, stable chest pain, and mild to moderate shortness of air receive care. Critical care has 8 beds and patients in this area range from trauma patients who have been resuscitated in the trauma area and need continuing care to patients in need of intensive care unit treatment such as septic patients or those receiving vasoactive infusions.

The UK Level I Trauma Center has 8 beds capable of caring for the most complex injured patients.

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

Furthermore, 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.

• Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Frame Work as well as Swanson’s Caring model.
• Superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills.
• Basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner with patients and their families, co-workers and physicians.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill.
• Highly motivated, pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members.
• Enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians.
• Exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.

Final date to receive applications: 01/18/2026

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