Nurse Clinical/On-Call/UKHC

Job Title
Nurse Clinical/On-Call/UKHC


Requisition Number
NR12582


Working Title
RN On-call / EmPATH Behavioral Health Unit


Department Name
M8000:AMB-UK EMPATH


Work Location
Lexington, Ky


Grade Level
10


Salary Range
$23.25-39.10/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
On Call


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

Must be able to work a minimum of 36 hours per month. Shift times may vary from Days, Evenings, and/or Nights. Some holidays and weekends may be required.



Job Summary

UK HealthCare EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, & Healing) Psychiatric Unit is a 12 bed open milieu providing specialized emergency/crisis care to behavioral health patients 18 years and older. This service will assist in decompressing the emergency departments and improving the quality and trauma-informed nature of crisis care at UK Healthcare. Behavioral health needs may include mental illness and substance use disorders, with a goal of quickly stabilizing the crisis and returning patients back to community supports with reduction in hospital use. This is an evidence-based model and the first EmPATH unit in Kentucky.

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, comprehensive, continuous and patient centered behavioral health 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 Mental Health Associates (MHA); 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. Provides the highest standards of behavioral health nursing care to meet the growing need for available crisis services.



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
01/01/2025


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