Nurse Focus
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details Job Title:
Nurse Clinical/UKHC/Pediatric ED Requisition Number:
NR14451
Department:
Emergency Services Work Location:
Lexington, KY Grade Level:
10 Salary Range:
$28.00-39.10/hour Type of Position:
Staff Position Position Time Status:
Full-Time
Required Education and License Education:
ADN Required Related Experience:
No experience required License/Registration/Certification:
Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state RN license that is in good standing with American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment date.
Physical and Work Requirements The essential functions include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for long periods. The job may involve exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from sharp instruments.
Shift Schedule Shifts start times: 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., or 7 p.m. Must work three 12‑hour shifts per week including weekends and holidays.
Job Summary Registered Nurses in Pediatric Emergency Services at UK Chandler Hospital provide care for patients from infancy to age 17. The Emergency Department is divided into triage, chair‑centric/express care, acute care (16 beds), and critical care (8 beds) areas. The UK Level I Trauma Center offers 8 beds for complex injured patients.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide total, comprehensive, continuous, patient‑centered care using the nursing process.
Assess, document, plan, implement, teach, develop, and evaluate comprehensive nursing plans of care.
Deliver direct patient care and ensure patient satisfaction.
Train and delegate duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistants).
Adhere to University policies and procedures and federal, state, and local regulations.
Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to enhance communication and improve patient outcomes.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Knowledge of Maslow’s eight basic human needs and Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns and Swanson’s Caring model.
Superb direct patient care and critical‑thinking skills.
Basic computer navigation and internet proficiency.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
Motivated, proactive, and confident advocate for patients and families.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Preferred Education / Experience BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience.
Deadline to Apply 12/21/2025
University Community The University value the well‑being of each employee and is dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn, and live. The University follows both federal and state constitutions and all applicable nondiscrimination laws.
EEO Statement The University provides equal opportunity to all qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, 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.
Pre‑Employment Screenings All candidates 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.
Application Documents Required: Resume, Curriculum Vita, Cover Letter Optional: none
Posting Specific Questions
Current Nursing Educational Level *
New Graduate Diploma ADN BSN MSN PhD or DNP
Currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals? *
Yes No
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 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 Optional Documents: none
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Posting Details Job Title:
Nurse Clinical/UKHC/Pediatric ED Requisition Number:
NR14451
Department:
Emergency Services Work Location:
Lexington, KY Grade Level:
10 Salary Range:
$28.00-39.10/hour Type of Position:
Staff Position Position Time Status:
Full-Time
Required Education and License Education:
ADN Required Related Experience:
No experience required License/Registration/Certification:
Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state RN license that is in good standing with American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment date.
Physical and Work Requirements The essential functions include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for long periods. The job may involve exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from sharp instruments.
Shift Schedule Shifts start times: 7 a.m., 11 a.m., 3 p.m., or 7 p.m. Must work three 12‑hour shifts per week including weekends and holidays.
Job Summary Registered Nurses in Pediatric Emergency Services at UK Chandler Hospital provide care for patients from infancy to age 17. The Emergency Department is divided into triage, chair‑centric/express care, acute care (16 beds), and critical care (8 beds) areas. The UK Level I Trauma Center offers 8 beds for complex injured patients.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide total, comprehensive, continuous, patient‑centered care using the nursing process.
Assess, document, plan, implement, teach, develop, and evaluate comprehensive nursing plans of care.
Deliver direct patient care and ensure patient satisfaction.
Train and delegate duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistants).
Adhere to University policies and procedures and federal, state, and local regulations.
Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians to enhance communication and improve patient outcomes.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Knowledge of Maslow’s eight basic human needs and Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns and Swanson’s Caring model.
Superb direct patient care and critical‑thinking skills.
Basic computer navigation and internet proficiency.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
Motivated, proactive, and confident advocate for patients and families.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Preferred Education / Experience BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience.
Deadline to Apply 12/21/2025
University Community The University value the well‑being of each employee and is dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn, and live. The University follows both federal and state constitutions and all applicable nondiscrimination laws.
EEO Statement The University provides equal opportunity to all qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, 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.
Pre‑Employment Screenings All candidates 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.
Application Documents Required: Resume, Curriculum Vita, Cover Letter Optional: none
Posting Specific Questions
Current Nursing Educational Level *
New Graduate Diploma ADN BSN MSN PhD or DNP
Currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals? *
Yes No
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 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 Optional Documents: none
PI 280833377 #J-18808-Ljbffr