UK HealthCare
Nurse Clinical/UKHC/ 7P / Medicine / Pulmonary
UK HealthCare, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
Job Title
Nurse Clinical/UKHC/ 7P / Medicine / Pulmonary
Posting Details
Requisition Number:
NR14424
Working Title:
RN/Pulmonary Medicine Progressive / CH 7MAIN
Department Name:
H7600: PAV A Medicine/Pulmonary
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level:
10
Salary Range:
$28.00-39.10/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 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.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, sit for long periods; exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Shift:
Must work three 12‑hour shifts (Days – 7AM-730PM or Nights – 7P-730AM), 36 hours/week, with some weekend and holiday work.
Job Summary:
Registered Nurses in the Adult Medicine Services Pavilion provide care for moderately stable adult patients with fluctuating acuity and complex needs. Responsibilities include frequent assessment of pulmonary, renal, cardiac, vascular, and neurological conditions, progressive care, telemetry, and medical/surgical monitoring. The RN serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary progressive care team, monitoring patient physiologic status and providing a safe transition from intensive to progressive/acute care. Primary duties: comprehensive patient-centered care, planning, implementing, teaching, delegating tasks, and adhering to university policies and regulations.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
Knowledge of Maslow’s needs, Gordon’s functional health patterns, Swanson’s Caring model; direct patient care and critical thinking; basic computer navigation and internet use; professional communication with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians; strong organization, prioritization, delegation; proactive advocacy; teamwork and independent work capacity.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Preferred Education / Experience:
BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply:
01/05/2026
Our University Community We value the well‑being of each employee and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn, and live. The University follows federal and state constitutions and all applicable nondiscrimination laws, providing equal opportunities for qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or socioeconomic status. All candidates may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings such as background checks and drug screens.
Senior Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Posting Details
Requisition Number:
NR14424
Working Title:
RN/Pulmonary Medicine Progressive / CH 7MAIN
Department Name:
H7600: PAV A Medicine/Pulmonary
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level:
10
Salary Range:
$28.00-39.10/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 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.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, sit for long periods; exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Shift:
Must work three 12‑hour shifts (Days – 7AM-730PM or Nights – 7P-730AM), 36 hours/week, with some weekend and holiday work.
Job Summary:
Registered Nurses in the Adult Medicine Services Pavilion provide care for moderately stable adult patients with fluctuating acuity and complex needs. Responsibilities include frequent assessment of pulmonary, renal, cardiac, vascular, and neurological conditions, progressive care, telemetry, and medical/surgical monitoring. The RN serves as a key member of the interdisciplinary progressive care team, monitoring patient physiologic status and providing a safe transition from intensive to progressive/acute care. Primary duties: comprehensive patient-centered care, planning, implementing, teaching, delegating tasks, and adhering to university policies and regulations.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:
Knowledge of Maslow’s needs, Gordon’s functional health patterns, Swanson’s Caring model; direct patient care and critical thinking; basic computer navigation and internet use; professional communication with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians; strong organization, prioritization, delegation; proactive advocacy; teamwork and independent work capacity.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Preferred Education / Experience:
BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply:
01/05/2026
Our University Community We value the well‑being of each employee and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn, and live. The University follows federal and state constitutions and all applicable nondiscrimination laws, providing equal opportunities for qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or socioeconomic status. All candidates may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings such as background checks and drug screens.
Senior Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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