Nurse Researcher Assessor/Auditor at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

ADN

6 yrs

Registered Nurse (RN)

Extended periods of standing and/or sitting; traveling long distances via car.

Days; Monday – Friday. Some evenings and weekends as required (Exempt/Hourly position; 40 hours/week).

The College of Nursing is looking for a Nurse Researcher Assessor/Auditor to join the team! The candidate for this position must be a registered nurse in the State of Kentucky and will work out of Frankfort, Kentucky, at the Cabinet for Health and Family Services building as well as telecommute. Some travel is required. This position will work on the Quality and Waiver Assurance contract. The purpose of this contract is to improve the efficiency of the waiver assessment and auditing tools used to administer the program.

The responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

As a perk, we can guarantee NO overtime and you would be expected to only work 40 hours each week. We value work-life balance and want you to have the flexibility you need to do both. As a University of Kentucky employee, you will be entitled to amazing health insurance options, employee discounts, and a 200% retirement match! Starting your first day, you will annually accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays.

This position is grant-funded and will follow a hybrid working schedule.

Knowledge of physical and psychological development. Excellent analytical and decision making skills. Ability to communicate effectively and interact with children. Ability to travel throughout the state on a regular basis with the ability to travel out-of-state for overnight trips upon occasion.

Associates in Nursing degree or higher. BSN preferred. Prefer experience working with children with significant behavioral health or developmental challenges. Driver’s license is highly desired due to extensive travel.

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. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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.