Highlights
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 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lexington, KY |
| Salary | $23.25–$39.10 Per Hour |
Description
Nurse Clinical
Relocation Offered: 51 - 500 $2,500.00 500 - 1000 $4,000.00 1001 – 2000 $5,000.00 >2001 up to $10,000
Job Title: Nurse Clinical
Working Title: RN/Women's Care Oncology Unit
Department Name: H3040: Cancer Services - Inpatient
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 10
Salary Range: $23.25-39.10/hour
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: ADN
Required Related Experience: At least one year of experience
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 three, 12-hour shifts (shift to be determined by hiring manager as either 7a-73p OR 7p-730a); will also be required to work holidays and weekends.
Job Summary: Registered Nurses in the Women's Care Oncology unit provide care for gynecology-oncology patients. Patient conditions include a wide variety of post-surgical conditions.
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: 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.