ADN

No experience required.

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

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.

Must be able to work a variety of shifts (Days, Eves, Nights, Swing).
Will work 36 hours / week and will be required to work some weekends and holidays
as needed per schedule and unit coverage.

The Chandler Emergency Department is composed of seven distinct care areas, each designed to meet specific patient needs. Triage serves as the initial evaluation point where patients are assessed to determine the priority of their care. The Chairs Area is intended for low-acuity patients who can typically be evaluated and discharged within 60 minutes; common complaints include sore throat, isolated extremity injuries, or simple lacerations.

The Acute, Express, and Flex Care area is a 30-bed zone where patients with common emergency concerns such as abdominal pain, stable chest pain, or mild to moderate shortness of breath to receive treatment. The Observation Unit consists of 24 beds and provides care for patients admitted to observation, floor, or progressive care status while they await an available inpatient room.

Critical Care includes 8 beds designated for the most seriously ill or injured patients, including trauma patients requiring continued resuscitative care and those needing intensive therapies such as vasoactive infusions. The UK Level I Trauma Center contains an additional 8 beds equipped to manage the most complex traumatic injuries.

To support fluctuating patient volumes, many of these areas also have the capability to utilize hallway treatment spaces when room availability is limited.

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.

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.

BSN + AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF RN EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

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