We are in need of an organized Nurse Clinician/Ambulatory | University of Kentucky to join our passionate team at University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY.
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Department Name: 7A810: Division of OMFS
Job Summary: The person in this position will serve as a Nurse for the College of Dentistry, primarily at the COD Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic.
This position will be responsible for providing care to patients during consultation, pre op, surgery and post op. Will provide wound care to post op patients. Coordinate patient care among multi clinics. This position will serve as a back up nurse when necessary.
The Nurse Clinician will monitor and record baseline, intra-op and post-op vital signs, as well as report any abnormal readings or other pertinent health history to provider.
Other duties include: administer medications under the verbal order of provider, act as point of contact for patients and/or other healthcare entities, and complete post-op evaluation of patient prior to transporting patient following sedation procedures.
The person in this position will: prepare patient for procedure sedation including nasal cannula, blood pressure, ECG leads, pulse oximeter, placement of intravenous catheter and local cases include pre-op blood pressure.
This position will also complete timeout process, ensuring correct patient, procedure, consent and supplies are obtained prior to giving medications, as well as review post-op instructions with patient and escort.
The successful candidate must be able to thrive in a fast paced high volume environment. Skills /Knowledge/Abilities: Ability to thrive in a fast paced high volume environment, accuracy, attention to detail, and patient care, knowledge of vital monitoring, time management, organization, teamwork.
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: ADN
Required Related Experience: 3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification : Registered Nurse (RN).
Preferred Education/Experience: ADN plus four or more years related experience preferred.
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. About University of Kentucky
Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.
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? Excellent Benefits Package
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