University of Kentucky
Nurse Clinical/Good Samaritan / ED
University of Kentucky, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States
Job Title
Nurse Clinical/Good Samaritan / ED
Key Details
Requisition Number: NR13664
Working Title: RN/Good Samaritan Emergency Department
Department: H6130: Emergency Services
Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 10
Salary Range: $23.25-39.10 per hour
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: ADN
Required Experience: No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification: Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License, or active compact state RN license in good standing plus American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid at least 6 months after employment date.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, carry, push, pull 50-100 pounds daily; stand, walk, sit for long periods; exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from patients or sharp instruments.
Shift: Requires working a variety of shifts (Days, Eves, Nights, Swing) for 36 hours per week. Must be able to work a variety of shifts, mostly Night shifts, with weekends and holidays as needed.
Deadline to Apply: 01/11/2026
Job Summary The Samaritan Emergency Department is part of the Emergency Service Line and is a community hospital ED. 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. Any high acuity patients will be transported to the Level I Trauma Center ED at Chandler. 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.
Essential Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have the following: 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 skill. 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 provides 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 PREFERRED
EEO/EEO Statement 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. 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. Any candidate offered a position 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.
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Key Details
Requisition Number: NR13664
Working Title: RN/Good Samaritan Emergency Department
Department: H6130: Emergency Services
Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 10
Salary Range: $23.25-39.10 per hour
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: ADN
Required Experience: No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification: Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License, or active compact state RN license in good standing plus American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification valid at least 6 months after employment date.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, carry, push, pull 50-100 pounds daily; stand, walk, sit for long periods; exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from patients or sharp instruments.
Shift: Requires working a variety of shifts (Days, Eves, Nights, Swing) for 36 hours per week. Must be able to work a variety of shifts, mostly Night shifts, with weekends and holidays as needed.
Deadline to Apply: 01/11/2026
Job Summary The Samaritan Emergency Department is part of the Emergency Service Line and is a community hospital ED. 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. Any high acuity patients will be transported to the Level I Trauma Center ED at Chandler. 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.
Essential Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have the following: 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 skill. 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 provides 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 PREFERRED
EEO/EEO Statement 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. 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. Any candidate offered a position 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.
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