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Nurse Clinical/UKHC

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Job Title:

Nurse Clinical/UKHC

Requisition Number:

NR14576

Working Title:

RN/Surgical Oncology

Department Name:

H7700: Cancer Services-Inpatient Pav A

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 on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for long periods; possible exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injuries from patients or sharp instruments.

Shift:

Must be able to work three, 12‑hour NIGHT (7PM‑7AM) shifts per week and also work some weekend and holidays.

Deadline to Apply:

01/15/2026

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. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable laws on nondiscrimination. Equal opportunities for qualified persons are provided in all aspects of institutional operations. Candidates may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings such as a national background check and/or drug screen.

Job Summary Registered Nurses in the Surgical Oncology unit provide care for surgical oncology and hospice patients. Patient conditions include a wide variety of post‑surgical and end of life conditions. RNs on this unit provide care to patients who are moderately stable, with fluctuating patient acuity, have complex needs and require comprehensive care. This unit is a universal bed area to include acute and progressive level care. The universal bed model includes frequent RN assessments and more intensive levels of care/monitoring including progressive care/telemetry. As part of this unit, the RN serves as an important component of the interdisciplinary progressive care team. The team is responsible for closely monitoring the patient’s physiologic condition, performing frequent treatments as ordered by the physician, and providing a safe transition from progressive to acute care.

Responsibilities 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 Assistants); and adhering to University policies, procedures and all 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.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have 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; strong organizational, prioritization and delegation skills. The candidate will be highly motivated, proactive and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will enjoy working in a strong team environment and provide open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.

Education & Qualifications

Required Education:

ADN

Preferred Education:

BSN + at least 1 year RN experience

Required License/Cert:

Active Kentucky RN license, TWP, Provisional License, or active compact state RN license in good standing with AHA BLS certification

Professional Experience:

No experience required. Preferred: 1+ year RN experience.

Shift & Physical Requirements Night shifts: 3 × 12‑hour (7PM‑7AM) per week with additional weekend and holiday duty as needed.

Physically able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds daily and 50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for extended periods; and manage exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and sharp instrument injuries.

Additional Details

Seniority level:

Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:

Health Care Provider

Industries:

Hospitals and Health Care

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