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Job Title Respiratory Therapist Senior/UKHC Requisition Number RE52492 Working Title Respiratory Therapist Senior/Chandler Department Name H3410:Respiratory Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 11 Salary Range $30.00-45.70/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education AS Click here for more information about equivalencies: <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies</a> Required Related Experience No experience required. Required License/Registration/Certification Licensure through the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board of Respiratory Care at time of hire. Physical Requirements This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; and lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to or over 50 pounds; intermittently standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasionally working at heights above four feet and/or in confined spaces. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, radiation, burns, cuts/punctures, blood-borne or airborne pathogens, and combative/violent people. Shift Must be able to work three 12.5-hour shifts per week (7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.) Will also be required to work some weekends and holidays. Job Summary UK HealthCare is seeking a registered respiratory therapist dedicated to wellness, safety, and patient-centered care to join our team at Albert B. Chandler Hospital. The Respiratory Therapist Senior ensures competent care of patients through airway management, mechanical ventilator management, blood gases, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and other duties as it relates to assure the quality of patient care. The ideal candidate will perform proper documentation of patient care activities and interventions; record therapy and results as required by hospital policy and regulatory agencies; and communicate with other healthcare teams to ensure the quality care of patients. Albert B. Chandler Hospital remains the No. 1 hospital in Kentucky and the Bluegrass Region, according to U.S. News &amp; World Report’s Best Hospitals Rankings and offers a large, state-of-the-art (569-bed) teaching hospital with over 100 ICU beds across multiple service lines. Chandler hosts the region’s only Level 1 trauma center and is also home to the Markey Cancer Center which has earned designation by the National Cancer Institute. A great opportunity for new graduates, respiratory therapists at Chandler will have the excellent opportunity to deliver a considerable range of services covered under their RT license. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities The ideal candidate will have patient care experience, strong computer skills, and excellent communication skills. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Hospital experience preferred. Deadline to Apply 12/11/2025 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 &amp; 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.

Respiratory Therapist Senior/UKHC

DescriptionAt ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.Job Summary<ul><li>Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.&nbsp;</li></ul>Essential Functions<ul><li>Ability to practice nursing as described by the following definition: “The diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual or potential health alterations.” Ability to utilize the nursing process in the provision of nursing care including but not limited to administering treatments and medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating a plan of care, collaborating with other health care providers, and providing education to patients and/or significant others. The successful candidate will be required to pass competencies for this position. Involves discretion and independent action within prescribed limits.</li><li>Collects patient health data<ul><li>Determines the priority of data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs.</li><li>Collects pertinent data using appropriate assessment techniques.</li><li>Involves the patient, significant others, and health care providers in data collection when appropriate.</li><li>Ensures that the data collection process is systematic and ongoing.</li><li>Documents relevant data in the medial record according to hospital standards.</li></ul></li><li>Analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnoses/patient problems.<ul><li>Derives diagnoses/patient problems from the assessment data.</li><li>Validates diagnoses/patient problems with the patient, significant other, and health care providers, when possible.&nbsp;</li><li>Documents diagnoses/patient problems in a manner that facilitates the determination of expected outcomes and plan.</li></ul></li><li>Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient.<ul><li>Derives outcomes from the diagnoses/patient problems.</li><li>Documents outcomes as measurable goals.</li><li>Formulates outcomes mutually with the patient and health care providers, when possible.</li><li>Ensures outcomes are realistic in relation to the patient’s present and potential capabilities.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures outcomes are attainable in relation to resources available to the patient.</li><li>Ensures outcomes include a time estimate for attainment.</li><li>Ensures outcomes provide direction for continuity of care. Anticipates potential problems situations and intervenes to offset any adverse impact.</li></ul></li><li>Develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.<ul><li>Individualizes the plan to the patient’s condition or need.</li><li>Develops the plan with the patient, significant others, and health care providers, when appropriate.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensures the plan reflects current nursing practice.</li><li>Documents the plan.</li><li>Provides continuity of care in the plan.</li></ul></li><li>Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care.<ul><li>Establishes interventions that are consistent with the plan of care.</li><li>Implements interventions in a safe and appropriate manner.</li><li>Documents interventions.</li></ul></li><li>Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes.<ul><li>Ensures evaluation is systematic and ongoing.</li><li>Documents patient’s responses to interventions.</li><li>Evaluates the effectiveness of interventions in relation to outcomes.</li><li>Utilizes ongoing assessment data to revise diagnoses/patient problems, outcomes, and the plan of care, as needed.&nbsp;</li><li>Documents revisions in diagnoses/patient problems, outcomes, and the plan of care.</li><li>Involves the patient, significant others, and health care providers in the evaluation process, when appropriate.</li></ul></li><li>Participates in quality-of-care activities as appropriate to include but not limited to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Identification of aspects of care important for quality monitoring.</li><li>Identification of indicators used to monitor quality and effectiveness of nursing care.</li><li>Collection of data to monitor quality and effectiveness of nursing care.</li><li>Analysis of quality data to identify opportunities for improving care.&nbsp;</li><li>Formulation of recommendations to improve nursing care or patient outcomes.</li><li>Implementation of activities to enhance the quality of nursing practice.</li><li>Utilizes the results of quality-of-care activities to initiate changes in practice.</li></ul></li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul> QualificationsEducation<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree preferred</li><li>Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing</li></ul>Licenses/Certifications<ul><li>Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state required</li></ul>Experience<ul><li>Minimum of one year of hospital clinical experience preferred</li></ul>

St. Francis-Emory Healthcare

Registered Nurse WOW

<h4>How you'll change lives</h4>As a Registered Nurse (RN) at US Renal Care, you'll be an integral part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and assisting and supervising Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to care for patients living with kidney disease.<h4>What you'll be doing</h4>Patient care. You'll work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include completing and documenting physical assessments before and after treatments and monitoring patients during treatment. You'll ensure quality renal care by completing monthly reviews of patient medication profiles and administering medications according to physician orders. Teamwork. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team to provide all required patient assessment and care planning activities. You'll also make sure center staffing requirements are met at all times under the direction of the Administrator and according to state regulations for staffing ratios.Safety &amp; Quality. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you'll adhere to all company policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. You'll participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

U.S. Renal Care

Dialysis Registered Nurse

Dialysis Registered Nurse - $5000.00 Sign on Bonus

The RN Charge Nurse is responsible for overseeing nursing services each shift and functions as a nursing supervisor. This position provides daily supervision of staff on duty during operational hours.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li> Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.</li><li> Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.</li><li> Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles. Administer medications as ordered by the physician.</li><li> Assist physician during patient rounds and transcribe and implement physician orders timely.</li><li> Assist with the implementation of anemia management and medication protocols as requested.</li><li> Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements.</li><li> Perform duties at all times within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.</li><li> May give direct patient care to the extent of performing efficient, safe dialysis, if allowed by state regulations.</li><li> Responds to all emergencies in clinic.</li><li> Communicate results of patient assessment, reassessment, and ongoing monitoring to the physician, team members, and others as appropriate to the individual needs of the patient.</li><li> Maintain collaborative working relationship with Medical Director and physicians.</li><li> Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities.</li><li> Assist in orientation of new staff as a preceptor or in assigning a preceptor.</li><li> Acts as resource person and participates in implementing and evaluating dialysis services and assures that policies and procedures are updated.</li><li>Assists Administrator in interviewing, hiring, evaluating, and disciplinary actions of center staff</li></ul>

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