Nurse Clinical/UKHC / CH 8 MAIN / 7A WEPP
UK HealthCare, Lexington, KY, United States
Posting Details
Job Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC / CH 8 MAIN / 7A WEPP
Requisition Number: NR15000
Working Title: RN/ 7A WEPP / Chandler 8 Main
Department: H3000: Acute Care
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 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 two 12‑hour day shifts, 7 AM‑7:30 PM, every Saturday and Sunday. Work 24 hours per week and receive pay and benefits as part of the Weekend Premium Plan (WEPP). May be required to work some holidays.
Job Summary
Registered Nurses in the Chandler 8 Main at UK Chandler Hospital provide care for adult medicine patients who are moderately stable, with fluctuating acuity, complex needs, and require comprehensive care. Patient care will include frequent assessment of pulmonary, renal, cardiac, vascular, and neurological conditions. 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 assistants); and adhering to university policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations. This environment supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes using the nursing process.
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 pattern framework 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, families, co‑workers, and physicians; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills. The candidate will be highly motivated, proactive, and confident in advocating for patients and their families, enjoy a strong team environment, provide open, honest communication, possess exceptional technical skills, and be able to work independently as well as in a team.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education / Experience
BSN + at least one year of RN experience
Deadline to Apply
05/04/2026
EEO Statement
Our 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 the University of Kentucky Human Resources, including a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Job Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC / CH 8 MAIN / 7A WEPP
Requisition Number: NR15000
Working Title: RN/ 7A WEPP / Chandler 8 Main
Department: H3000: Acute Care
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 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 two 12‑hour day shifts, 7 AM‑7:30 PM, every Saturday and Sunday. Work 24 hours per week and receive pay and benefits as part of the Weekend Premium Plan (WEPP). May be required to work some holidays.
Job Summary
Registered Nurses in the Chandler 8 Main at UK Chandler Hospital provide care for adult medicine patients who are moderately stable, with fluctuating acuity, complex needs, and require comprehensive care. Patient care will include frequent assessment of pulmonary, renal, cardiac, vascular, and neurological conditions. 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 assistants); and adhering to university policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations. This environment supports collaborative efforts among nursing staff and physicians to increase communication and enhance expected patient outcomes using the nursing process.
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 pattern framework 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, families, co‑workers, and physicians; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skills. The candidate will be highly motivated, proactive, and confident in advocating for patients and their families, enjoy a strong team environment, provide open, honest communication, possess exceptional technical skills, and be able to work independently as well as in a team.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education / Experience
BSN + at least one year of RN experience
Deadline to Apply
05/04/2026
EEO Statement
Our 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 the University of Kentucky Human Resources, including a national background check and/or drug screen.
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