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It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!Job Profile Summary The Resource Nights &amp; Weekend (ReNW) Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an active member of Chapters Health System’s Medical Staff and provides fully remote virtual serious illness care management to patients and families throughout our continuum of care. This continuum may include but is not limited to home-based, facility-based, and inpatient adult and pediatric hospice; palliative care; PACE, and additional service lines and programs offered or supported by Chapters Health System.Experience Requirements:Must have a minimum of 3 years of recent clinical experience, including substantial experience in hospice, palliative care, and/or acute inpatient care.Education Requirements:Must hold a Masters or Doctors degree in Nursing from an accredited Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner Program.Certificates and/or Licenses:The ReNW NP must hold national certification, licensure, and prescriptive authority from the appropriate governing body for advanced nursing practice in their home state and in additional state(s) where care is provided. Licensure and prescriptive authority must be obtained and maintained for all required jurisdictions. Applications for required licenses must be submitted within 60 days of the date of hire and/or receiving notification. Must hold and maintain Basic Life Support certificate from an approved organization and compact RN license in their home stateby date of hire. Additionally, all eligible NPs must currently hold, or obtain, Advanced Certification in Hospice and Palliative Nursing (ACHPN) within 3 years of the date of hire. NPs who are not eligible to obtain the certification within 3 years of hire will have 6 months from date in which they meet criteria to apply for the exam. Schedule:Shifts may vary and can include nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays based on the needs of the business.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Quality Provision of Services:<ul><li>Provides fully remote virtual serious illness care management to patients and families throughout our continuum of care; This continuum may include but is not limited to home-based, facility-based, and inpatient adult and pediatric hospice; palliative care; PACE, and additional service lines and programs offered or supported by Chapters Health System. </li><li>Consults with medical staff, and/or other members of the IDT as indicated to ensure optimal patient care in an effective and efficient manner.</li><li>Performs virtual assessment of patient/family/caregiver needs. </li><li>Identifies, manages, orders, and prescribes medication and equipment as appropriate. </li><li>Adjusts and supports the plan of care in accordance with Chapters policies and procedures and within the guidelines of the corresponding nurse practice act.</li><li>Assesses the caregiver’s ability to meet the patient’s immediate needs and confidence in the patient’s plan of care. </li><li>Provides education to increase the caregiver’s confidence as necessary and appropriate.</li><li>Supports staff by answering clinical questions, entering orders and prescriptions, and supporting the clinical needs of patients and families.</li><li>Maintains access to all electronic medical records (EMR), electronic prescribing systems, and other required websites and applications. </li><li>Documents all interactions as appropriate in the corresponding EMR in a timely manner.</li><li>Communicates and collaborates with the primary team to ensure continuity of care.</li><li>Supports with discharge planning including prescribing medications, entering discharge orders and instructions, etc.</li><li>Participates in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities as needed, including regular medical record reviews and medical peer reviews. Seeks to continually improve the care practices of Chapters to assure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.</li><li>Keeps knowledge base and skill levels current to assure quality patient care and professional growth. </li></ul>2.Organization/Regulatory Compliance:<ul><li>Maintains current knowledge of the latest research and trends in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. </li><li>Maintains continuing education as required for licensure and to ensure specialty level expertise in end-of-life care. </li><li>Obtains &amp; maintains hospital/facility credentialing as required. </li><li>Participates in departmental and medical staff activities as requested. </li></ul>3.People/Communications:<ul><li>Communicates and collaborates with team members, patients/families/caregivers, partnering providers and staff as required &amp; appropriate within HIPAA guidelines to help provide comfort &amp; deliver upon Chapters core values. </li><li>Provides patient and family education as needed to maintain quality care, to decrease patient and family anxiety, to facilitate the patient living with the highest quality care, and to assure both the patient and the family have the skills to care for the patient.</li><li>Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team to develop by implementing a patient-directed individualized plan of care and assures the availability of information to team members. Provides teaching to staff as required. </li><li>Functions as a role model in providing exceptional customer service to patients and families through effective and timely communication. Supports organizational changes. </li><li>Demonstrates flexibility in providing coverage and/or availability,</li></ul>4.Financial Stewardship:Achieves expected productivity standards as defined by the organization and in alignment with best practices/the Chapters model. If /when Telemedicine billing is accepted, implements time-based billing procedures using the electronic medical record system software and other appropriate methods to capture timely billing (weekly for home and nursing home; daily for inpatient and clinic charges).The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.Overall Skills:&nbsp;The ability to work both independently and as part of a team; demonstrate excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills; demonstrate organizational skills with the ability to delegate and follow up; manage multiple tasks and stressful situations with a positive attitude; demonstrate a strong work ethic and attention to detail.Physical/Mental/Emotional Skills:The ability to see, hear, grasp, lift, speak, sit and walk or otherwise perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations; demonstrate the mental and emotional ability to work with death/dying; demonstrate the maturity, customer service skills, and flexibility to work with individuals under stress; work in a fast paced and quickly changing environment; work under pressure and deadlines; effectively recognize and appreciate the diversity in the workplace; develop coping mechanisms in order to care for patients who are terminally ill and to work in a stressful environment; provide care for highly emotional patients/families.Technological Skills:The ability to learn and efficiently use patient health information systems and software required for the provision of care; demonstrate technical competency in the use of computer telephony systems and computer applications used in the organization; demonstrate proficiency with the use of all Microsoft Office programs, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Reasoning Ability:The ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form and expert, advanced clinical judgment to problem solve.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak, and hear. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee would normally encounter while performing in an office environment. Employees are required to maintain a HIPAA compliant, temperature controlled, noise-free work environment at all times. They must maintain reliable HIPPA compliant high-speed (100mb) internet with hardwired backup copiers, fax, scanner, shredder, etc. Patient privacy must be protected at all times, which includes, but is not limited to using headsets for all verbal communication, utilizing company approved devices, websites, and applications, and other HIPAA guidelines. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Chapters Health System

Nurse Practitioner ( Per Diem) Resource Evening Nights & Weekends

<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

USRC's greatest strength in being a leader in the dialysis industry is our ability to recognize and celebrate the differences in our diverse workforce. We strongly believe in recruiting top talent and creating a diverse and inclusive work climate and culture at all levels of our organization.<ul><li>A Home Therapy nurse trains home hemo or peritoneal dialysis patients in-center and sometimes in the patient’s home.</li><li>We Will Train - In-center hemodialysis, critical care, and home health are great backgrounds.&nbsp; </li><li>Work Schedule – Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm; Modified schedules are possible based on patient caseload at the facility.</li><li>Competitive on-call pay when placed in on-call rotation. </li><li>Holidays – Home Training Nurses rarely work on a holiday. </li><li>We lead the industry in clinical quality improvement, delivering amongst the best patient outcomes in the U.S. as measured by the CMS ESRD Quality Incentive Program.</li><li>We remain an industry leader in home dialysis with 17% of dialysis treatments delivered in our patients' homes.&nbsp;</li></ul>The Home Therapy Registered Nurse, as qualified by federal and state regulations, provides patient training and ongoing support for all patients choosing a home dialysis modality.&nbsp; This position is accountable for providing quality care to all patients and is committed to delivering superior customer service in all internal and external interactions.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.&nbsp; Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li>Knowledge of and comply with federal, state, local laws and regulations, including health care professionals practice act requirements as they pertain to home dialysis program and patient care requirements.</li><li>Train patient (and/or care partner) in the practice of self-care Peritoneal Dialysis or Hemodialysis upon meeting federal and state regulations governing Registered Nurse qualifications.</li><li>Conduct home visits to assess the patient's home environment per policy; initially and minimally annually thereafter.&nbsp; Routinely evaluate patient performance and assess the home environment more frequently as needed to improve care.</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>Document all nursing services in the Electronic Medical Record including but not limited to training sessions, routine and non-routine in-person interactions, and phone conversations.&nbsp; Documentation should accurately reflect the patient status and nursing interventions and be written to ensure continuity of care.</li><li>Participate in infection control monitoring, implementation, and recording as requested.</li><li>Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational procedures.&nbsp; Communicate and regularly review Emergency Preparedness procedures with all home patients, including but not limited to emergency disconnection from dialysis equipment, what to do and who to contact if displaced from home.</li><li>Ensure clinic and patient supply inventory and usage is appropriate for patient prescriptions and place orders in timely manner to avoid fees and penalties.</li><li>Continually seek to improve patient and quality outcomes through tracking and trending of program and patient performance, use of critical thinking skills and root cause analysis to improve patient and quality outcomes.&nbsp; Assist in obtaining data for the continuous quality improvement activities.</li><li>Obtain routine and non-routine laboratory tests as ordered and communicate critical lab values and urgent patient needs to the responsible physician or physician extender in a timely manner.</li><li>Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.&nbsp; Administer medications as ordered by the physician.</li><li>Responsible for performing on call nursing services, nights and weekends, on a rotational basis as needed or assigned.</li><li>Flexible with staffing locations and hours to accommodate patient and USRC home program needs.</li><li>Regular and reliable attendance is required for the position.</li></ul>Home Hemodialysis Only:<ul><li>Coordinate home evaluation with technical services department to ensure that the necessary electrical, plumbing and drainage requirements for proper equipment operation are met prior to patient acceptance into home program.</li><li>Ensure required and appropriate water sampling is complete per policy and product requirements.&nbsp; Monitor and report water sample and culture results.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>Salary / Compensation StatementCompensation for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate's experience, qualifications and skills. U.S. Renal Care offers a comprehensive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits.

Dialysis Registered Nurse, Peritoneal RN - We Will Train!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.<ul><li>Demonstrate effective use of supplies and staff labor hours.</li><li> May assist with billing log preparation and updates.</li><li>Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational needs of the clinic</li><li> Obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis as required to complete physician orders.</li><li> Complete and document monthly review of patient medication profiles.</li><li>Knowledge of and comply with applicable health care professionals practice act requirements.</li><li>Perform duties at all times under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations</li><li>Maintain thorough, accurate, and appropriate documentation in the patient record of all treatments, activities, and communication with the patient, physician and other healthcare professionals to include progress reports.</li><li>Report any significant information or change in patient condition to the Charge Nurse.</li><li> Report machine problems to Biomedical Technician and Administrator.</li><li> Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.</li><li>Assist with staff training as requested.</li></ul>

Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse

It’s inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you’ll realize it’s more than a job. It’s a mission. We’re committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!Role: The RN, Hospice House is responsible for assessing and identifying patient/family needs, utilizing the nursing process, coordinating the Plan of Care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), and providing palliative and supportive care to the patient/family unit.Qualifications: • Current license as RN in the state providing care, current active single-state out-of-state nurse license, or current active multistate/compact nurse license • Minimum one (1) year in-patient nursing or hospice experience for external candidates; for internal applicants, minimum of 6-months of LPN experience with hospice/home health within an affiliate. New grads may be considered in IPU only. • Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system preferred • Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms • Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written) • Flexible schedule to meet the needs of Hospice House patients • Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families • Ability to physically access patient rooms, other areas of the Hospice House/Hospital/ALF, etc., and any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) within any part of the service area • Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation•&nbsp;Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 3/31/2023- Intermittent Driver – Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy. Ability to travel off-site to meet business needs Competencies: • Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position. Responsibilities of all employees: • Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. • Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. • Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices. • Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices. • Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company. • Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. • Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations. • Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels. • Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. • Advance electronic media skills. • Support Company research and educational activities. • Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally. • Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position. Job Responsibilities: • Provides and manages direct care to patients and families as part of Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), incorporating psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, physical and biological components, and appropriate nursing intervention and follow-up. • Coordinates the Plan of Care, ensuring that an individualized Plan of Care is developed that accurately reflects the patient’s evolving needs. • Educates patient, family, caregivers and other health professionals about disease process and decline, palliative interventions, care giving, dying process and safety practices. • Reports changes in the patient’s condition to appropriate members of the IDG or other health professionals. • Participates with the IDG to evaluate hospice referrals/admissions for level of care appropriateness. • Attends patient deaths; prepares body for transport; oversees disposal of medications. • Provides appropriate bereavement interventions to the family and caregiver in conjunction with psychosocial staff. • Presents concise and pertinent oral and written reports to IDG; respects and encourages input from all disciplines. • Communicates accurately and completely to physicians, staff members, patients, families, and supervisors; utilizes positive approaches when working with others. • Supervises patient care given by other nursing team members (i.e., LPNs, Hospice Aides, and contract nurses). • Performs other duties as assigned.Some locations may require:<ul><li>Cross training to field (home/facility/admission) positions of equal licensure/certification and scope when hospice house census calls for flexible staffing.</li></ul> Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.): While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently required to: stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance. Occasionally required to: pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs.This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

Registered Nurse Lane Purcell Hospice House - Full Time - Hospice House Nights

Compensation Type: SalariedCompensation: $54,965.40Job SummaryThe Career Counselor provides personalized, high-touch career counseling and coaching to assigned Pathways. This role is instrumental in the development and implementation of the Advising and Career Services program model and works in collaboration with the Academic Advising team to support students holistically in their success in completing their degree or certificate program. The Career Counselor provides guidance to students in setting goals, making decisions about potential career paths, and providing campus community resource referrals. This position assists in the planning, organization, and development of Career READY programming and outreach and facilitates engagement among students, alumni, employers, and community partners to help students pursue their personal and professional goals.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Career Counseling &nbsp;&nbsp; <ul><li>Provides career counseling to assist students with clarification of educational goals and career selection, including guidance on academic majors and career pathways. Guides current students and recent alumni to identify careers that match their personality type, values, and skills, and assists students in developing educational and career goals.</li><li>Provides individual and group career counseling and career direction services to students, including resumes, cover letters, interviewing skills, and other professional skills necessary for career success. Conducts career counseling and test interpretations for individuals and small groups.</li><li>Develop a deep understanding of the Career Services CSM tool (i.e., Handshake) to assist students and staff with questions and issues and regularly share dashboard data with key stakeholders. Leads assigned career development program or outreach effort. Utilizes assessment tools for the purposes of data collection and resource development.</li><li>Provides career consultation and referral services and community partners, as necessary. Develops career services and career coaching approaches for underrepresented student populations including but not limited to minority students, non-traditional students, first generation, veterans, and returning students.</li><li>Contributes to the identification, analysis, and assessment of student success outcomes. Connects students with employers, job and internship opportunities (on and off campus), networking, and professional organizations as related to academic pathway.</li><li>Collects and maintains accurate student records for reporting purposes while maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information. Informs students of College policies and procedures, degree requirements, and how to be a successful student. Interprets career, personality, and other assessments.</li></ul>Training &amp; Educational Resource Development &nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Develops and conducts Career READY workshops grounded in the eight career competencies as described by NACE. Topics include career exploration, decision-making, goal setting, job searching, understanding labor market data and research, campus and community professional resources, networking, brand management, and other related topics using a variety of delivery formats.</li><li>Facilitates career-related classroom presentations, group/club presentations, and others as requested. Conducts training for new students and new employees pertaining to Career Services.</li></ul>Program Coordination<ul><li>Actively contributes to the communication plan and marketing initiatives by engaging with assigned key stakeholders (students, faculty, advisors). Promotes career services, workshops, and programming in your area, aiming to increase awareness and student participation.</li><li>Develops, implements, and monitors program plans, objectives, and timelines to coordinate activities and ensure alignment with the department's mission and program goals. Partners with faculty and staff to effectively coordinate planning and implementation of programing and training. Gathers feedback from participants and stakeholders (surveying, CQI) to refine and improve program offerings.</li></ul>Relationship Building<ul><li>Collaborates with faculty, administrators, and college departments to identify, define, and meet student career planning and career search needs, including setting student success goals and objectives. Develops and maintains relationships with community partners, creating appropriate referral sources for students.</li><li>Creates and maintains professional relationships with contacts identified in the community for ease of referrals, collaborations, recruitment, and placement activities. May be assigned to oversee special programs, retention projects, and activities.</li></ul>Administrative<ul><li>Provides up-to-date data, tracking for programs, and use of data analytics via platforms, such as Starfish, Workday, and Handshake. Tracks student participation and outcomes. </li><li>Provides frequent reports and other data regarding student participation, outcomes, needs, etc. Effectively uses technology to aid in tracking and reporting.</li></ul>​Culture of Respect<ul><li>Fosters and maintains a safe environment of respect and inclusion for faculty, staff, students, and members of the community.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>​Master’s Degree in Counseling, College Student Personnel, Higher Education Administration, or a closely related field</li><li>One (1) year of progressively responsible experience working with diverse socioeconomic groups and adult learners</li><li>State Motor Vehicle Operator's License or demonstrable ability to gain access to work site(s)</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications: Marketing, Outreach, and Project Management skills preferred*An appropriate combination of education, training, coursework, and experience may qualify a candidate.CSCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.Full Time/Part Time:Full timeUnion (If Applicable):Scheduled Hours:40Additional InformationIn order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:<ul><li>Please ensure you have all the necessary documents available when starting the application process. For all faculty positions (Instructor, Annually Contracted Faculty, and Adjunct), you will need to upload an unofficial copy of your transcript when completing your aplication. </li><li>Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.</li></ul>If you are a current employee of Columbus State Community College, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Thank you for your interest in positions at Columbus State Community College. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting your Candidate Home. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status.

COLUMBUS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Career Counselor

Job Title Respiratory Therapist Senior/UKHC Requisition Number RE51571 Working Title Respiratory Therapist Senior - Chandler Department Name H3410:Respiratory Services Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 11 Salary Range $26.00-45.70/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. The starting pay for this position was recently adjusted. The minimum hourly rate for this position will now be $30.00/hour. All pay rates will be based on candidate’s experience. 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 09/23/2025 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

Job Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC Requisition Number NR14250 Working Title RN/Neonatal ICU/ Kentucky Children's Hospital Department Name H3060:Children's/Maternal/Psychiatric Svcs Work Location Lexington, Ky Grade Level 10 Salary Range $23.25-39.10/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 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 three, 12-hour shifts from 7am until 730pm and/or 7pm until 730am; will also be required to work some weekends and holidays. Job Summary Registered Nurses in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU and/or 3Neo) at Kentucky Children’s Hospital provide care for critically ill newborns that require close observation and an intermediate level of specialized care. 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 09/27/2025 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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.

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