JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

The Internal Medicine Service unit on 5 Main provides comprehensive inpatient care for patients suffering from acute illnesses and infections. This position works one on one with Registered Nurse (RN) to complete delegated tasks and provide direct patient care such as: obtain vital signs, phlebotomy, documentation, assist with ADL s (activities of daily living), respond to patient call lights, unit orientation, and patient admission, transfer and discharge.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES

The primary responsibilities for this position consist of providing total, continuous, and patient centered care in a collaborative work environment. The 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 and adhering to University policies and procedures as well as federal, state and local regulations.

DOES THIS POSITION HAVE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES*
No

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

SRNA + 2 MONTHS OF EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

DEADLINE TO APPLY
09/01/2016

PRE-EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. Any candidate offered this 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.