Nurse Clinical/Ambulatory/UKHC

Job Title
Nurse Clinical/Ambulatory/UKHC


Requisition Number
RE45908


Working Title
Nurse Clinical - Wound Care & Comprehensive Vascular Clinic


Department Name
M7100: AMB - Surgery/Cardiothoracic


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
10


Salary Range
$23.25-39.10/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

ADN



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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

No experience required.



Required License/Registration/Certification

Registered Nurse (RN)



Physical Requirements

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds, or standing/walking and sitting for long periods of time.



Shift

Monday – Friday, Day Shift; typically 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hrs/wk)



Job Summary

The Nurse Clinical Ambulatory provides disease-specific patient care to patients with serious acute and/or chronic health events or seeking healthcare to maintain their wellness. The position’s responsibilities include but are not limited to, skilled assessments, care plans and care plan implementation, patient education, and clinical evaluation or interventions.

This position requires working with medical professionals under time and efficiency constraints in a busy ambulatory care setting with a patient-centered care focus on quality, safety, and service. A working knowledge of enterprise, nursing, departmental policies, protocols, and procedures is needed to be successful.

The Nurse Clinical within the Comprehensive Vascular Clinic will utilize evidence-based practices to provide wound care treatments, including selection of appropriate dressings and utilization of therapeutic techniques to promote healing and reduce complications. Additionally, the Nurse Clinical will provide patient education, ensuring all parties are knowledgeable about best practices in wound management and prevention strategies.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Basic computer knowledge, MS Windows, Word, Outlook, EPIC.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

BSN preferred with at least 1-2 years of wound care clinical experience; WOC certification highly preferred.



Deadline to Apply

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