Nurse Clinical / CH ED /UKHC

Job Title
Nurse Clinical / CH ED /UKHC


Requisition Number
NR14261


Working Title
RN/Chandler ED


Department Name
H3100:Emergency Services


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
10


Salary Range
$26.00-45.70/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

BSN



Required Related Experience

2 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)



Physical Requirements

Standing and lifting



Shift

Must be able to work a variety of shifts (Days, Eves, Nights, Swing).
Will work 36 hours / week and will be required to work some weekends and holidays
as needed per schedule and unit coverage.



Job Summary

The Chandler Emergency Department consists of 5 different areas where care is provided: 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. Critical care has 8 beds and patients in this area range from trauma patients who have been resuscitated in the trauma area and need continuing care to patients in need of intensive care unit treatment such as septic patients or those receiving vasoactive infusions. The UK Level I Trauma Center has 8 beds capable of caring for the most complex injured patients.

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.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Customer Service, Computer Skills, nursing processes / policies





Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

ED experience with ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC preferred.



Deadline to Apply
10/06/2025


Our University Community

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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.