UK HealthCare
Job Overview
Job Title:
Nurse Clinical/UKHC
Location:
Lexington, KY
Salary:
$28.00‑39.10/hour
Shift:
Two 12‑hour shifts per week every Saturday and Sunday; some holidays.
Deadline to Apply:
01/14/2026
Job Summary Registered Nurses on the 3 Main Adult Medicine Services (Acute and Progressive) at UK Good Samaritan Hospital provide care for adult patients who are moderately stable, have fluctuating acuity, and require comprehensive care. The unit offers more intensive monitoring, including progressive care, telemetry, and medical/surgical support, and the RN serves as a vital component of the interdisciplinary progressive care team.
Responsibilities
Provide total, comprehensive, continuous and patient‑centered care: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care.
Deliver direct patient care, ensure patient satisfaction, train and delegate duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant), and adhere to university policies, state, federal, and local regulations.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to monitor patients’ physiologic conditions, perform frequent treatments as ordered, and facilitate safe transitions from intensive to progressive/acute care.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Preferred Education/Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) plus at least one year of RN experience.
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, 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; and tolerate exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Shift Requirements:
Must work two 12‑hour shifts per week on Saturdays and Sundays, with occasional holidays.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None.
Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework, and Swanson’s Caring model.
Excellent direct patient care and critical thinking skills.
Basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet.
Effective communication in a professional and respectful manner with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation abilities.
Motivation, pro‑activity, confidence in patient advocacy, and ability to work independently and in a team.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Kentucky 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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Nurse Clinical/UKHC
Location:
Lexington, KY
Salary:
$28.00‑39.10/hour
Shift:
Two 12‑hour shifts per week every Saturday and Sunday; some holidays.
Deadline to Apply:
01/14/2026
Job Summary Registered Nurses on the 3 Main Adult Medicine Services (Acute and Progressive) at UK Good Samaritan Hospital provide care for adult patients who are moderately stable, have fluctuating acuity, and require comprehensive care. The unit offers more intensive monitoring, including progressive care, telemetry, and medical/surgical support, and the RN serves as a vital component of the interdisciplinary progressive care team.
Responsibilities
Provide total, comprehensive, continuous and patient‑centered care: assessing, documenting, planning, implementing, teaching, developing, and evaluating a comprehensive nursing plan of care.
Deliver direct patient care, ensure patient satisfaction, train and delegate duties for Nursing Care Technicians (Nursing Assistant), and adhere to university policies, state, federal, and local regulations.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to monitor patients’ physiologic conditions, perform frequent treatments as ordered, and facilitate safe transitions from intensive to progressive/acute care.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Preferred Education/Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) plus at least one year of RN experience.
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, 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; and tolerate exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.
Shift Requirements:
Must work two 12‑hour shifts per week on Saturdays and Sundays, with occasional holidays.
Supervisory Responsibility:
None.
Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework, and Swanson’s Caring model.
Excellent direct patient care and critical thinking skills.
Basic computer navigation skills and working knowledge of the internet.
Effective communication in a professional and respectful manner with patients, families, coworkers, and physicians.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation abilities.
Motivation, pro‑activity, confidence in patient advocacy, and ability to work independently and in a team.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of Kentucky 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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