We are looking to hire a focused Nurse Division Charge/UKHC to join our all-star team at University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY.
Growing your career as a Full Time Nurse Division Charge/UKHC is an amazing opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in teamwork, creativity and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Nurse Division Charge/UKHC at University of Kentucky today!
Posting Details
Job Title
Nurse Division Charge/UKHC Requisition Number
NR11619 Working Title
DCN/Division Charge Nurse/Emergency Services WEPP Department Name
H3100:Emergency Services Work Location
Lexington Grade Level
11 Salary Range
$26.00-45.70/hour Type of Position
Staff Position Time Status
Full-Time Required Education
BSN
Required Related Experience
2 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification
Registered Nurse (RN) Physical Requirements
Standing and lifting Shift
WEPP (Weekend Premium Plan) 7P-730A Shift, EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT . Job Summary
The DCN for the Chandler Emergency Department will be responsible for the operations of the ED as well as supervision of staff. Will assist in budget maintenance, Performance Evaluation of staff, and other job duties as assigned. Will work closely with Patient Care Managers. This position has responsibility for administrative, business and operational planning and assessment. Position is essential to patient care flow. The Chandler Emergency Department consists of 5 different areas where care is provided: triage where the patient is seen to determine how to prioritize their care needs, chair centric and express care intended for low acuity patients that can be seen and discharged within 60 minutes, these patients usually have minor complaints like sore throat, an isolated extremity injury, or simple laceration. The acute care area is a 16 bed area where common emergency complaints like abdominal pain, stable chest pain, and mild to moderate shortness of air receive care. Critical care has 8 beds and patients in this area range from trauma patients who have been resuscitated in the trauma area and need continuing care to patients in need of intensive care unit treatment such as septic patients or those receiving vasoactive infusions. The UK Level I Trauma Center has 8 beds capable of caring for the most complex injured patients.
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.
This position has been identified as supporting UK HealthCare, which receives funding from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ( CMS ). Therefore, all individuals hired into this position must comply with the federal CMS mandate issued in March of 2022. This mandate requires all new hires to provide proof of COVID -19 vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption as a condition of employment. Start of employment cannot occur until two weeks after receiving the full COVID -19 vaccination series or upon obtaining an approved exemption. Only vaccines approved by the World Health Organization can be accepted. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Access, Excel Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No Preferred Education/Experience
ED experience with ACLS , PALS , TNCC , ENPC preferred. Deadline to Apply
06/19/2023 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.
Benefits of working as a Nurse Division Charge/UKHC in Lexington, KY:
? Company offers great benefits
? Opportunities to grow
? Competitive salary
