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Nurse Clinical/UKHC/ 7P / Medicine / Pulmonary

UK HealthCare, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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Job Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC/7P / Medicine / Pulmonary

Requisition Number NR14424

Working Title RN/Pulmonary Medicine Progressive / CH 7MAIN

Department Name H7600: PAV A Medicine/Pulmonary

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 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 The essential functions for this position include the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds on a daily basis and 25-50 pounds frequently; as well as stand, walk and sit for long periods of time. The conditions may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift Must be able to work three, 12-hour shifts (Days – 7AM-7:30PM or Nights – 7PM-7:30AM), 36 hours per week; will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.

Job Summary Registered Nurses in the Adult Medicine Services Pavilion A 10th floor Acute/Progressive Universal Care at UK Chandler Hospital provide care for adult patients who are moderately stable, with fluctuating patient acuity, have complex needs and require comprehensive care. Patient care will include frequent assessment of pulmonary, renal, cardiac, vascular and neurological conditions. The Adult Internal and Pulmonary Medicine Services Floor provides a more intensive level of care and monitoring including progressive care, telemetry, and medical/surgical. As a part of this unit, the RN serves as an important component of the interdisciplinary progressive care team. This 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 intensive care to progressive/acute care. The primary responsibilities include 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. The environment supports collaborative efforts among the nursing staff and the team of physicians to enhance communication and expected patient outcomes through the nursing process in conjunction with a comprehensive patient-centered plan of care, ensuring patient satisfaction.

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; 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 provide 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Preferred Education/Experience BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience.

Deadline to Apply 01/12/2026

Equal Employment Opportunity 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. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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