Welcome to the University of Kentucky HealthCare in Lexington, KY, where we provide the most advanced, most effective care available. We are a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. UK Healthcare includes all UK hospitals and clinics and has over 80 specialized clinics, 140+ outreach programs, and a team of 9,000 physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and health care workers - all dedicated to patient health.
Registered Nurses on the Critical care unit at UK Chandler Hospital provides care primarily for adult patients with trauma or acute care surgical conditions. Patient conditions include injuries resulting from blunt and penetrating trauma, vascular and non-elective orthopedic surgeries. 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.
Qualifications and Requirements for a Registered Nurses (RN) - Critical Care Unit
Active Kentucky RN license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), Provisional License or active compact state RN license that is in good standing
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification for the Healthcare Provider valid for at least 6 months after employment date
BSN and 1 year RN experience, preferred
The Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) primary responsibilities 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.
Supporting 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.
Why The University of Kentucky Healthcare?
The University of Kentucky Healthcare ranks No. 1 in Kentucky for the 7th straight year and adult specialties rank in the top 10% of all hospitals evaluated (U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2023). Across UK Healthcare you'll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity, and inclusion. At University of Kentucky Healthcare, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!
The University of Kentucky Healthcare is in the heart of downtown Lexington, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for all who choose to live here. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because:
Their affordable cost of living
Healthy lifestyle
Excellent school systems
Exceptionally high quality of life
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.00 - $43.42 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Hospital
Standard shift:
Day shift
Night shift
Weekly schedule:
Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
Please provide us with your email address and phone number.