Nurse Clinical/UKHC / 3 Medicine Acute Care Unit

Posting Details Job Title: Nurse Clinical/UKHC / 3 Medicine Acute Care Unit Requisition Number: NR14712 Working Title: RN / MCC 3 Medicine Acute Care Department Name: H3280: Command Center Work Location: Lexington, KY Grade Level: 10 Salary Range: (not provided) Type of Position: Staff Position Time Status: Full-Time Required Education: ADN Required Related Experience: No RN 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 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 work 7AM-7:30PM, DAYS, 36 hours / week. Will be required to work some weekends and holidays as needed for unit coverage. Deadline to Apply: 06/18/2026 Job Summary Registered Nurses in the 3 Medicine Acute care area at UK Chandler Hospital provide care to adult patients with a wide range of medical/surgical conditions. The 3 Medicine Acute care unit provides acute, comprehensive inpatient care for patients suffering from a variety of medical diseases and surgical complications. Patient conditions include diabetes, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, wound care, and surgical cases (both pre and post operation). This team is responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of multiple medical and surgical disease complications. 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. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities 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. Preferred Education / Experience BSN and one year of RN experience preferred. EEO / Equal Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr