Lexington, KY, USA
3 days ago
Rapid Response Nurse/UKHC / 8A
Posting Details

Job Title Rapid Response Nurse/UKHC / 8A Requisition Number NR13070 Working Title Rapid Response Nurse/UKHC / 8A Department Name H3280:Command Center Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 11 Salary Range $26.00-45.70/hour Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education ADN Required Related Experience 4 yrs Required License/Registration/Certification Registered Nurse (RN); approved national nursing certification within one year of hire date; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS),Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) providers at time of hire; NIH stroke scale certification at time of hire; Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum within one year of hire; completion of Nursing Professional Advancement within one year of hire. Physical Requirements Ability to lift greater than 50 pounds. Shift Must be able to work 8AM-830PM shifts / 36 hours per week. Will be required to
work weekends and holidays as needed for coverage. Job Summary Rapid Response duties include standard duties of a Registered Nurse; however, advanced level of practice as a Critical Care Nurse is required. Ability to provide immediate, rapid care in emergencies including decline in patient condition is essential. Also acts as a resource to other nurses in clinical / critical decision making. Prior teaching / classroom instruction on patient decline and failure to rescue is also preferred. Assist in meeting goals of command center. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Strong Communication Skills
Critical care background Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience BSN Preferred Deadline to Apply 01/05/2025 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

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