Job Information
University of Kentucky Clinical Nurse Specialist/UKHC Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Clinical Nurse Specialist/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | NR13498 |
| Working Title | Behavioral Health Clinical Nurse Specialist |
| 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 Kentucky RN license, Temporary Work Permit (TWP), or active compact state 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 | Walking; ability to use computer workstation regularly with some repetitive motion. |
| Shift | Day shift primarily 8am to 430pm but other hours as needed to cover the needs of the service line. |
| Job Summary | The Clinical Nurse Specialist will be involved in facilitating the quality of behavioral healthcare delivery for patients at all levels of care including, but not limited to, acute, progressive, ICU care beds and beyond, at both UK Chandler and Eastern State Hospital through facilitation, support and education of nursing staff as well as patients. Develops, implements and evaluates educational strategies and programs. Identifies trends in patient outcomes to determine performance improvement activities. This position will provide the necessary skills, guidance and education to patients and staff to ensure that the care provided Is efficient and cost effective as well as being of the highest quality. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | 5 years nursing experience required. |
| Deadline to Apply | 04/02/2025 |
| 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. 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. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
- Please indicate your current Nursing Educational Level.
- New Graduate
- Diploma
- ADN
- BSN
- MSN
- PhD or DNP
- Are you currently employed as a registered nurse at UK HealthCare Chandler/UK HealthCare Samaritan Hospitals?
- Yes
- No
- 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
- 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
- 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
- How many years of paid nursing experience do you have?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Curriculum Vita
- Cover Letter
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