Nurse Clinical/UKHC

Job Title
Nurse Clinical/UKHC

Requisition Number
NR14899

Working Title
New Graduate CORE RN/4 North Pediatrics Progressive Care

Department Name
H3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Svcs

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 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

essential functions for this job 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 of work may involve exposure to communicable disease, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments

Shift

Must be fully available from 7pm to 730am; with some weekends and holidays required.

Job Summary

New Graduate CORE position on 4 North/Pediatric Progressive Care. This is an excellent opportunity for the new graduate nurse with NO CURRENT OR PREVIOUS RN WORK EXPERIENCE

Registered Nurses in the Pediatric Progressive Care Unit at Kentucky Children’s Hospital provide care for ill children ranging from newborn to 18 years of age. Patient conditions include: recovery from major surgical procedures and life-threatening medical conditions as well as traumatic injuries.

The Progressive Care unit provides family centered care and open visitation for patients’ immediate family members. As a part of this unit, the RN serves as an important component of the Pediatric Progressive care team. This team is responsible for the stabilization and on-going care of ill children who require constant observation, timely interventions, and/or invasive specialized monitoring.

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.

The University of Kentucky recognizes the sanctity of the relationship between the health care professional and the patient. Therefore, all UK HealthCare employees commit to providing excellent service and promoting a positive image while adhering to the following UK HealthCare Behavioral Expectations and Standards:
• Customer Centered – A customer is every person we come into contact with during our workday.
• Service Focused – Being flexible, courteous and respectful while anticipating and fulfilling the needs of our customers.
• Quality Driven – Quality is the foundation of everything we do. It is our desire to provide exceptional service to every patient and customer we serve.
• Resource Wise – Careful, efficient and responsible management of our resources is vital to our success.
• Growth Oriented – Attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent co-workers, which will in turn achieve customer loyalty and promote the growth of UK HealthCare.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslow’s eight basic human needs, and the priority within Gordon’s functional health patterns frame work as well as Swanson’s caring model; superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills; basic computer knowledge and navigation skills and working knowledge of 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 skills.

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 provides 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.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Preferred Education/Experience

This position is for new graduates with NO CURRENT OR PREVIOUS RN WORK EXPERIENCE; BSN preferred.

Deadline to Apply
04/11/2026

Our 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. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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.