Nurse Clinical/UKHC/ 7P / Medicine / Pulmonary
Association of California Nurse Leaders, Lexington, KY, United States
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Job Information
Job Title : Nurse Clinical/UKHC/ 7P / Medicine / Pulmonary
Requisition Number : NR14796
Working Title : RN/Pulmonary Medicine Progressive / CH 7MAIN
Department : H7600: PAV A Medicine/Pulmonary
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 RN license in good standing; AHA Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment date.
Physical Requirements : Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for long periods; exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from patients or sharp instruments.
Shift : Must work three night shifts (7P-730AM) per week (36 hours); some weekend and holiday work required.
Deadline to Apply : 05/10/2026
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Registered Nurses in the Adult Medicine Services CH 7MAIN Acute/Progressive Universal Care at UK Chandler Hospital provide care for adult patients who are moderately stable, with fluctuating patient acuity, have complex needs and require comprehensive care. Patient care will include frequent assessment of pulmonary, renal, cardiac, vascular and neurological conditions.
The Adult Internal and Pulmonary Medicine Services Floor provides a more intensive level of care and monitoring including progressive care, telemetry, and medical/surgical. As a part of this unit, the RN serves as an important component of the interdisciplinary progressive care team. This team is responsible for closely monitoring the patient's physiologic condition, performing frequent treatments as ordered by the physician, and providing a safe transition from intensive care to progressive / acute 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.
Qualifications & Skills
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework, and Swanson’s Caring model.
Superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills.
Basic computer navigation and internet skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
Highly motivated, proactive, confident in advocating for patients and their families.
Team-oriented with open, honest communication.
Exceptional technical skills and proven ability to work independently.
Preferred Education/Experience: BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience.
Certification/License: No supervisory responsibilities. This role does not involve supervising staff.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Commitment
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. The University follows both 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, which may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Job Information
Job Title : Nurse Clinical/UKHC/ 7P / Medicine / Pulmonary
Requisition Number : NR14796
Working Title : RN/Pulmonary Medicine Progressive / CH 7MAIN
Department : H7600: PAV A Medicine/Pulmonary
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 RN license in good standing; AHA Basic Life Support certification valid for at least 6 months after employment date.
Physical Requirements : Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50-100 pounds daily and 25-50 pounds frequently; stand, walk, and sit for long periods; exposure to communicable diseases, radiation hazards, and injury from patients or sharp instruments.
Shift : Must work three night shifts (7P-730AM) per week (36 hours); some weekend and holiday work required.
Deadline to Apply : 05/10/2026
Job Summary & Responsibilities
Registered Nurses in the Adult Medicine Services CH 7MAIN Acute/Progressive Universal Care at UK Chandler Hospital provide care for adult patients who are moderately stable, with fluctuating patient acuity, have complex needs and require comprehensive care. Patient care will include frequent assessment of pulmonary, renal, cardiac, vascular and neurological conditions.
The Adult Internal and Pulmonary Medicine Services Floor provides a more intensive level of care and monitoring including progressive care, telemetry, and medical/surgical. As a part of this unit, the RN serves as an important component of the interdisciplinary progressive care team. This team is responsible for closely monitoring the patient's physiologic condition, performing frequent treatments as ordered by the physician, and providing a safe transition from intensive care to progressive / acute 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.
Qualifications & Skills
The ideal candidate will have the following:
Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs, Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns Framework, and Swanson’s Caring model.
Superb direct patient care and critical thinking skills.
Basic computer navigation and internet skills.
Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with patients, families, co-workers, and physicians.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills.
Highly motivated, proactive, confident in advocating for patients and their families.
Team-oriented with open, honest communication.
Exceptional technical skills and proven ability to work independently.
Preferred Education/Experience: BSN + at least 1 year of RN experience.
Certification/License: No supervisory responsibilities. This role does not involve supervising staff.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Commitment
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. The University follows both 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, which may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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