Job Description

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 three, 12-hour shifts per week; 7P-730A. Will also be required to work some weekend and holidays.
Job Summary

Registered Nurses in the Trauma Acute Care Unit in Tower 100 of the Trauma Acute Care Surgical Center at UK Chandler Hospital provide care primarily for adult patients with acute trauma conditions. Patient conditions include injuries resulting from blunt and penetrating trauma, vascular, and non-elective orthopedic surgeries. The Trauma Acute Care Surgical Center is comprised of three units: ICU, Progressive Care, and Acute Care. The average length of stay for most patients is 5 days. This is primarily in the ACUTE care setting.

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

The ideal candidate will have the following: knowledge of Maslow\'s eight Basic Human Needs and the priority within Gordon\'s Functional Health Patterns Frame Work 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; and strong organizational, prioritization, and delegation skill. The candidate will be highly motivated, pro-active and confident in advocating for patients and their family members. Will also enjoy working in a strong team environment and provides open, honest communication with fellow staff and physicians. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and a proven ability to work in a team as well as independently.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

University of Kentucky