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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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University of Kentucky
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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University of Kentucky
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
$23.25 - $39.10
Salary - Type
Yearly Salary
Job Function
Other
Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Nurse Clinical/UKHC/ESH |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | NR12868 |
| Working Title | RN/Eastern State Hospital/Wendell 2/Inpatient Psychiatry |
| Department Name | H1050:ESH Nursing Services |
| 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 | 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 7pm til 730am, 12-hour shifts per week; will also be required to work some weekends and holidays. |
| Job Summary | This position is Wendell 2, 28-bed co-ed unit. 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 | 05/28/2026 |
| 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
- New Graduate
- Diploma
- ADN
- BSN
- MSN
- PhD or DNP
- * Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
- Yes
- No
- * Please indicate your current licensure status.
- None
- Current KY RN License
- Current compact state RN licensure
- Current non-compact state RN licensure
- New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
- Valid KY Temporary Work Permit
- * Where did you first see this position advertised?
- AONE (American Organization of Nurse Executives)
- UK Jobs Website
- Employee Referral
- Print Advertisement
- On-line Advertisement
- Military Connection Advertisement
- Job Fair
- "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
- HospitalCareers.com
- InsideHigherEd.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
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Job ID: 84404397
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