Peds Nurse Vascular Access/UKHC

Job Title
Peds Nurse Vascular Access/UKHC

Requisition Number
NR14479

Working Title
Peds Nurse Vascular Access

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

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN) and Basic Life Support (BLS)

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 of work may involve exposure to communicable diseases, hazards of radiation, and injury from intractable patients or sharp instruments.

Shift

Must be able to work a total of 60 hours in a 2 week pay period working from 7am until 7:30pm (will work 3 twelve hour shifts one week and 2 twelve hour shifts the other week); will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.

Job Summary

Position requires the assessment and review of patient history, and ability to use vascular guidelines while determining the appropriate intravenous access device for each patient.

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

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 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 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?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Deadline to Apply
12/02/2025

Our University Community

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