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Nurse Clinical/UKHC

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Job Title:

Nurse Clinical/UKHC

Requisition Number: NR14163

Working Title: RN/7P Weekend Plan/Pavilion A 10th floor Tower 100A

Department Name: H7600: PAV A Medicine/Pulmonary

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 10

Salary Range: $28.00–$39.10 per hour

Position Type: Staff

Time Status: Full‑Time

Credentials & Requirements

Education: ADN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred, see

Preferred Education

below)

Experience: No experience required.

License & Certification: Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), provisional license or active compact state 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, and sit for long periods. Exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injuries from patients or sharp instruments may occur.

Shift: Two 12‑hour night shifts every Friday‑Saturday or Saturday‑Sunday as part of the Weekend Premium Pay Plan (WEPP). Work 24 hours/week, paid for 36 hours/week.

Job Summary The primary responsibilities include providing comprehensive, continuous, patient‑centered care: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a nursing care plan; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistants); and adhering to University policies and regulations. The role promotes collaboration among nursing staff and physicians to improve communication and patient outcomes.

Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of Maslow’s Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework, and Swanson’s Caring model.

Proficient direct patient care and critical‑thinking skills.

Basic computer navigation and internet skills.

Effective, respectful communication with patients, families, colleagues, and physicians.

Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation abilities.

A proactive, confident advocate for patients and families.

Excellent teamwork and independent work skills.

Exceptional technical abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

BSN plus at least 1 year of RN experience.

Application Deadline 01/05/2026

University Commitment 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, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

Our university follows federal and state constitutions and all applicable laws on nondiscrimination. We provide equal opportunities for qualified persons and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran status, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or economic status.

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

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