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Job Title Nurse Clinical/UKHC
Requisition Number NR12160
Working Title RN INTERNSHIP/PACU -UK Chandler Hospital
Department Name H3320:Perioperative Services
Work Location Lexington
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 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 Days / Eves / Nights per schedule during orientation. Once internship is over, you will be placed
on a regular full-time position based on shift availability.
Job Summary The PACU internship is a 3 – 6 month immersion into PACU Services. You will work with a preceptor and float through all areas / shift of the PACU service line. 
Registered Nurses in the PACU at Chandler Hospital provide preoperative and post anesthesia care to pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. The PACU focuses on providing safe and efficient post-surgical care and treats patients in a variety of specialty areas including: Ophthalmology; Sports Medicine and Orthopedics’; Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose and Throat); Oral and Maxillofacial; Pain Management; CT-Vascular, OB-GYN, Neurosurgical, Trauma, Dental; as well as Plastic, Pediatric and General Surgery and any other surgical services.
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
Deadline to Apply 01/20/2024
University Community of Inclusion The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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. 
 As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 
 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.

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