Nurse Clinical/On-Call/UKHC

Posting Details Job Title: Nurse Clinical/On-Call/UKHC Requisition Number: NR14928 Working Title: RN/On-Call/Kentucky Children's Hospital Pediatrics Department Name: H3062:KCH-Administration Work Location: Lexington, KY Grade Level: 10 Salary Range: $28.00-39.10/hour Type of Position: Staff Position Time Status: On Call 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 at least 36 hours per month from varying shifts, including days/evenings/nights; will also be required to work some holidays and weekends. Job Summary: On Call RNs in the Kentucky Children’s Hospital 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). 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: Knowledge of Maslow’s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns 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 and their families, co‑workers and physicians. Strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill. Highly motivated, pro‑active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. Exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently. Preferred Education / Experience: BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED Deadline to Apply: 09/20/2026 Equal Employment 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