Nurse Focus
Job Title
RN/ 7P / Pediatrics West
Location Lexington, KY
Department H3060: Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Services
Grade Level 10
Salary $28.00-39.10/hour
Type of Position Full‑Time Staff Position
Shift Must be able to work three 12‑hour shifts per week from 7pm until 7:30am; also required to work some weekend and holidays.
Physical Requirements The essential functions 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.
Required Education ADN
Licensing 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 valid for at least 6 months after employment date.
Job Summary Registered Nurses in the Pediatric Acute West Unit at Kentucky Children's Hospital provide care for children ranging from infant to 18 years of age. 4 West is a 22‑bed inpatient unit specializing in the care of hematology/oncology & medical surgical pediatric 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. 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 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 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; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills. The candidate will be highly motivated, pro‑active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provide open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.
Preferred Education / Experience BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE
Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
University Community 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. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state 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 social or economic status.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
New Graduate
Diploma
ADN
BSN
MSN
PhD or DNP
* Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
Yes
No
* Please indicate your current licensure status.
None
Current KY RN License
Current compact state RN licensure
Current non-compact state RN licensure
New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
* Where did you first see this position advertised?
UK Jobs Website
Employee Referral
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Military Connection Advertisement
Job Fair
"I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
Facebook
HospitalCareers.com
InsideHigherEd.com
Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
InsightIntoDiversity.com
Latinosinhighered.com
Indeed.com
LinkedIn.com
Institute for Diversity in Health Management
None of the Above
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Resume
Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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Location Lexington, KY
Department H3060: Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Services
Grade Level 10
Salary $28.00-39.10/hour
Type of Position Full‑Time Staff Position
Shift Must be able to work three 12‑hour shifts per week from 7pm until 7:30am; also required to work some weekend and holidays.
Physical Requirements The essential functions 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.
Required Education ADN
Licensing 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 valid for at least 6 months after employment date.
Job Summary Registered Nurses in the Pediatric Acute West Unit at Kentucky Children's Hospital provide care for children ranging from infant to 18 years of age. 4 West is a 22‑bed inpatient unit specializing in the care of hematology/oncology & medical surgical pediatric 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. 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 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 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; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills. The candidate will be highly motivated, pro‑active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provide open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.
Preferred Education / Experience BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE
Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
University Community 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. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state 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 social or economic status.
Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
New Graduate
Diploma
ADN
BSN
MSN
PhD or DNP
* Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
Yes
No
* Please indicate your current licensure status.
None
Current KY RN License
Current compact state RN licensure
Current non-compact state RN licensure
New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
* Where did you first see this position advertised?
UK Jobs Website
Employee Referral
Print Advertisement
On-line Advertisement
Military Connection Advertisement
Job Fair
"I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
HospitalCareers.com
InsideHigherEd.com
Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
InsightIntoDiversity.com
Latinosinhighered.com
Indeed.com
LinkedIn.com
Institute for Diversity in Health Management
None of the Above
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Resume
Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
#J-18808-Ljbffr