UK HealthCare
Job Title
Nurse Clinical/UKHC
Requisition Number NR14159
Working Title Eastern State Hospital - Nurse Clinical Gragg 2
Department Name H1050: ESH Nursing Services
Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 10
Salary Range $28.00-39.10/hour
Type of Position Staff
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 Registered Nurse (RN) license that is in good standing, and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider 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 of time. Work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from patients or sharp instruments.
Shift Must be able to work three 12‑hour shifts per week from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM; also required to work some weekends and holidays.
Job Summary Gragg 2 is a 28‑bed all‑female unit. Primary responsibilities include providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient‑centered care that involves assessment, documentation, planning, implementation, teaching, development, and evaluation of a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians; and adhering to university policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The environment supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to enhance communication and patient outcomes.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework and Swanson’s Caring model.
Superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills.
Basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet.
Professional and respectful communication with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
Highly motivated, proactive, and confident in advocating for patients and their families.
Team orientation with openness and honesty in communication.
Exceptional technical skills and proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Preferred Education/Experience BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply 01/15/2026
EEO Statement 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.
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Requisition Number NR14159
Working Title Eastern State Hospital - Nurse Clinical Gragg 2
Department Name H1050: ESH Nursing Services
Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 10
Salary Range $28.00-39.10/hour
Type of Position Staff
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 Registered Nurse (RN) license that is in good standing, and American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider 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 of time. Work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from patients or sharp instruments.
Shift Must be able to work three 12‑hour shifts per week from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM; also required to work some weekends and holidays.
Job Summary Gragg 2 is a 28‑bed all‑female unit. Primary responsibilities include providing total, comprehensive, continuous, and patient‑centered care that involves assessment, documentation, planning, implementation, teaching, development, and evaluation of a comprehensive nursing plan of care; delivering direct patient care; ensuring patient satisfaction; training and delegating duties for Nursing Care Technicians; and adhering to university policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The environment supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to enhance communication and patient outcomes.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework and Swanson’s Caring model.
Superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills.
Basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet.
Professional and respectful communication with patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
Highly motivated, proactive, and confident in advocating for patients and their families.
Team orientation with openness and honesty in communication.
Exceptional technical skills and proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Preferred Education/Experience BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience preferred.
Deadline to Apply 01/15/2026
EEO Statement 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.
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