Clinical Nurse Specialist/UKHC at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Posted in Other 8 days ago.





Job Description:


University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title Clinical Nurse Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number NR12766
Working Title Clinical Nurse Specialist Transitional Units, Pool, and Hospital Medicine
Department Name H3270:Nursing Practice and Support Services
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 13
Salary Range $71,323-131,685/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education MSN
Required Related Experience 5 years
Required License/Registration/Certification Active KY or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing’; American Heart Association BLS for the HealthCare Provider valid for at least 6 months from the hire date
Physical Requirements Sitting, typing, walking, pulling/rolling/ambulating patients on occasion.
Shift Monday – Friday 8a-4:30p
Job Summary This position will provide the necessary skills, guidance and education to patients and staff to ensure that the care provided is high quality, evidence based, efficient, and cost effective.Develops, implements and evaluates educational strategies and programs. Identifies trends in patient outcomes to determine performance improvement activities. Provides support and clinical expertise to facilitate/coordinate progress toward meeting performance improvement goals. Integrates research, evidence -based knowledge of nursing and resource management into practice environment. Participates in the development of health care policy and related education within the institution and community. Assists in facilitating transition to practice for the new graduate. Serves as a clinical resource and change agent. Demonstrates excellent leadership, teaching, interpersonal skills and an understanding of organization and systems.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities evidence-based nursing practice
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience 5 years’ nursing experience in medical surgical nursing preferred.
Deadline to Apply 07/01/2024
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 - 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 check and/or drug screen.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
    • New Graduate
    • Diploma
    • ADN
    • BSN
    • MSN
    • PhD or DNP
  2. * Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Where did you first see this position advertised?
    • UK Jobs Website
    • Employee Referral
    • Print Advertisement
    • On-line Advertisement
    • Military Connection Advertisement
    • Job Fair
    • "I'm Interested" page on Nurse Recruitment website
    • Facebook
    • HospitalCareers.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • Indeed.com
    • LinkedIn.com
    • Institute for Diversity in Health Management
    • None of the Above
  4. * University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Please indicate your current licensure status.
    • None
    • Current KY RN License
    • Current compact state RN licensure
    • Current non-compact state RN licensure
    • New Graduate within 6 months or Provisional License
    • Valid KY Temporary Work Permit

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
    Optional Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Curriculum Vita
    3. Cover Letter








    PI242456512


    More jobs in Lexington, Kentucky

    Other
    4 minutes ago

    Zips Car Wash LLC
    Other
    14 minutes ago

    Pro2Serve
    Other
    about 3 hours ago

    Becton Dickinson NA
    More jobs in Other

    Other
    less than a minute ago

    GuRu Wireless
    Other
    less than a minute ago

    LTIMindtree
    Other
    less than a minute ago

    Catelli Brothers Family of Foods